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4 reasons Americans are still seeing empty shelves and long waits – with Christmas just around the corner

  • Written by Kevin Ketels, Lecturer, Global Supply Chain Management, Wayne State University
imageConsumers are still finding bare store shelves.AP Photo/David Zalubowski

Walk into any U.S. store these days and you’re likely to see empty shelves.

Shortages of virtually every type of product – from toilet paper and sneakers to pickup trucks and chicken – are showing up across the country. Looking for a book, bicycle, baby crib...

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