S2E2 - Inflation Nation and the Single Potato
Description
In this episode, Marcus and Justin dive into inflation. Whether it's high gas prices or a little less in your grocery cart, inflation has certainly impacted us all. This episode dissects what inflation is, why it happens, how supply chains play a role, and how to do your best to navigate your supply chain through the noise. This episode also marks the return of the supply chain bedtime story - one single potato.
Sources of information for this episode:
Inflation & Crime: https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/inflation-and-incidence-crime-united-states
Inflation & Monetary Policy: https://www.npr.org/2022/06/02/1102575215/supply-chain-issues-and-strong-demand-are-fueling-inflationary-pressures
Causes of Inflation: https://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/fandd/basics/30-inflation.htm
Gas Price Trends: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/interactive/2022/why-gas-prices-so-high/
Petroleum Exports: https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/oil-and-petroleum-products/imports-and-exports.php
Oil Company Green Investments: https://www.npr.org/2021/06/08/1002448099/big-oils-transition-3-takeaways-on-how-the-industry-is-and-isnt-going-green
Refinery Shortages: https://www.npr.org/2022/06/26/1107265390/refinery-shortage-high-gas-prices-russia
Supply Chain Inflation Takeaways: https://www.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/business-functions-blog/inflation-supply-chain-disruption
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Hosts: Justin Wilcox, CPIM & Marcus Bugni, CPIM
Editing: Marcus Bugni, CPIM
Music: Marcus Bugni, CPIM
Research & Content: Justin Wilcox, CPIM
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