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The 2022 Chlorine Shortage: Another Year of Poolmageddon

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A combo of pandemic-related increased demand, and the tragic destruction of a key chlorine manufacturer have led to 2022’s swimming pool chlorine shortage. In fact, pool construction jumped by approximately 20% from 2019 to 2020 – resulting in the need for a whole lot of chlorine tablets. Image source: Cape Analytics.

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The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022: What It Means for the Future of Manufacturing

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On August 9th, 2022 the US CHIPS and Science Act, now more commonly known as the CHIPS Act, was passed into law. 2022) Source. According to 2020 data, the U.S. As of 2020, the vast majority of the world’s “advanced” chips were manufactured outside of the United States, which is a noted concern of the US military. .

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2022 Forecast: Supply Chains Become Critical Infrastructure

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Let’s kick off 2022 with a little thought experiment… What’s a problem affecting every nation on earth? It’s safe to say that things did not ‘go back to normal’ as so many of us dearly hoped they would at the end of 2020. You can read more about it in the FT , CNBC , and many other sources or listen to Goldman Sachs’ podcast.

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Human Rights Day 2022

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Instead, they would look to find an alternative brand that engages in responsible sourcing.”[8] 4] Staff, “ Trafficking and Forced Labour in Global Supply Chains – The Gender Lens ,” Global March Against Child Labour, 2020. [5] The post Human Rights Day 2022 first appeared on Enterra Solutions. Almost half (45%) of U.S.

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Editor’s Choice: 8 Supply Chain Planning Challenges Retailers Will Face In 2022 And Tips To Overcome Them

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This article is from Asena Denizeri & Anil Gurbuz at Solvoyo and examines the challenges around supply chain planning for 2022 and beyond. Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, the world has dealt with supply chain issues. As we welcome 2022, we also welcome new supply chain challenges.

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Trends 2022: Food and Beverage

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And Generation Z is maturing into adulthood and will shape trends with its interest in ethical sourcing, sustainability and local food.”[4] In 2020, 57% of American households purchased plant-based foods.” The flavors of 2022 will inevitably be influenced by the pandemic and the unpredictable world around us.

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The Top 15 Retail Trends for 2022

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The Retail Trends Shaping How We Shop in 2022. When looking at global online sales, Salesforce reports 57% digital growth in 2020, and 16% growth in 2021, with eMarketer data predicting a continued increase through 2025. Data source: eMarketer. Image source: Bring Me the News. What exactly are people shopping for online?