December 30, 2024 14:51 GMT
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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