# supply chain chaos

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Poll: Have you been affected by supply chain disruption?

Experts are warning that there will be little relief from supply bottlenecks in the short term.

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Nov 1st 2021, 8:49 AM

'Concertina effect': Supply chain and shipping disruption could last 'the entirety of 2022'

A report by

Ian Curran

Once goods arrive in Ireland, a shortage of truck drivers is causing delays to final deliveries.

Major congestion at European feeder ports serving Ireland continues to delay the flow of goods to and from Irish ports.

Once goods arrive in Ireland, a shortage of truck drivers is causing delays to final deliveries.

Businesses are being urged to afford struggling hauliers and drivers respect ahead of what could be a challenging Christmas.

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Nov 1st 2021, 12:05 AM

Christmas shoppers advised to buy early this year with supply bottlenecks likely to linger

A report by

Ian Curran

Global supply chains are creaking under the weight of booming consumer demand.

Smyths Toys has said Christmas shoppers should start early this year because of "global supply issues.

Ikea Ireland said this week that up to 10% of its product lines are unavailable.

Experts say the effects of the global transport crisis could linger for another 12 months.

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Sep 12th 2021, 12:05 AM

Morning Memo: Chocolate flakes, semiconductors and the global shortage of everything

Snowstorms, canal blockages and cyber-attacks have played all played a role but so is booming demand.

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May 18th 2021, 11:13 AM