Shortages: Worse than Inflation

The Grower & The Economist

This is the second part of a two-part series on the end of Just-in-Time production. Businesses are used to operating lean, with little inventory. They could purchase the inputs they needed on short notice. After months of higher prices and supply chain disruptions businesses are not only facing higher prices but also lack of availability of critical inputs. In Part 1, we explain what's going on and why. In Part 2, we offer small and medium-sized growers solutions and opportunities that help their businesses thrive.