Global Supply Chain

• Supply chain snarls: How is Canada responding amid global pinch

  Supply chains have gone haywire ever since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a pandemic in March 2020.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2022
  
• Shippers and consumers feel effects of overflowing ports: ‘It’s like Lego bricks’

  The pandemic sent shockwaves through the global supply chain and the backlogs are mounting even as freight volumes fall in North America this year.

  Consumer

  Aug 24, 2022
  
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• Rising costs the new normal for Saskatchewan’s home construction industry

  Construction costs continue to rise and are up about $80,000 per unit from last year. Also, supply chain issues are creating up to a 10-week delay for the construction of homes.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2022
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• Saskatchewan sees 20% drop in automotive sales compared to pre-pandemic days

  In Canada, October 2021 saw roughly 130,000 vehicles sold, which is the country's lowest monthly total since 2011.

  Consumer

  Dec 15, 2021
• Kingston, Ont. retailers feeling effects of global supply chain issues

  As we head into the busiest time of the year for retailers, global supply chain issues may cause that perfect item to be missing from the shelf.

  Canada

  Nov 22, 2021
• ‘We got you’: Shop local for the holidays and avoid supply chain shortage stress

  By shopping local this holiday season, you can support businesses and makers in your community while also avoiding supply chain delays.

  Economy

  Nov 12, 2021
• Canadian Tire not worried about supply chain issues ahead of holidays, company says

  The access to space and lack of worries about products rotting or falling out of fashion are giving Canadian Tire an edge in a growing fight to get items into customers hands.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2021
• Halloween stores relying on last year’s costumes with global supply chain backlog

  U.S.-based HalloweenCostumes.com said many of the goods they ordered won't even arrive until after the holiday.

  Economy

  Oct 20, 2021
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• Home appliance shortage hit by global supply chain crisis. When can consumers expect relief?

  Semiconductor chip shortages, labour shortages, pandemic-related factory lockdowns, and logistical challenges are all contributing to the appliance shortage.

  Consumer

  Oct 18, 2021