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US DATA: MNI Chicago Report™: Most Plan Rise In Inventory Due To Strike Risk

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The Chicago Report™ also asked firms in December “Have you put any contingency plans in place in the event of a further port worker strikes?” Of the respondents that answered:

  • Almost half (48%) were looking to increase inventories of raw materials.
  • A third (33%) expressed plans to increase finished goods inventory.
  • Only 10% selected plans to increase production.
  • Again none planned to increase employment levels and 24% selected “Other”.
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The Chicago Report™ also asked firms in December “Have you put any contingency plans in place in the event of a further port worker strikes?” Of the respondents that answered:

  • Almost half (48%) were looking to increase inventories of raw materials.
  • A third (33%) expressed plans to increase finished goods inventory.
  • Only 10% selected plans to increase production.
  • Again none planned to increase employment levels and 24% selected “Other”.
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