Asia Stream

The (Supply Chain) Nightmare Before Christmas

Asia Stream

Show Notes

This week we examine the ongoing supply chain crisis and its implications for holiday season shoppers, as well as leading companies like Apple and Toyota.

Joining the show today are business editor Stephen Foley and chief business correspondent Akito Tanaka.

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Mentioned in this episode:

--Apple's nightmare before Christmas: Supply chain crisis delays gift deliveries by Cheng Ting-Fang and Lauly Li

--Chipmakers' nightmare: Will shortages give way to a supply glut? by Akito Tanaka, Cheng Ting-Fang, and Lauly Li

--Automakers hit limits of 'just-in-time' supply chain management by Eri Sugiura and Akito Tanaka

--Intel CEO warns chip shortage to last until 2023 as demand soars by P Prem Kumar

Asia Stream is hosted by Wajahat Khan, our digital editor, and produced by Monica Hunter-Hart and Jack Stone Truitt.

Our theme music is "What's the Angle?" by Shane Ivers.

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