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Holiday Shoppers to Contend with Supply Chain Disruptions

From shortages of microchips to coffee, what's driving the current supply chain disruption

Aired 09/21/2021 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Holiday Shoppers to Contend with Supply Chain Disruptions

Clip: 9/21/2021 | 8m 22sVideo has Closed Captions

From shortages of microchips to coffee, what's driving the current supply chain disruption

As the holiday shopping season approaches, several economists are warning consumers of higher prices and long delays for shipments. That's due to the pandemic-induced supply chain disruption which is leading to a shortage in everything from micro chips to coffee to the supply containers for transporting goods.

Aired 09/21/2021 | Rating NR

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