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there was a troubling shortage of supplies for the troops overseas this year
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Later, a labor shortage, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and resulting disruption of oil markets combined to keep prices climbing still higher.
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Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Oct. 2025
Additionally, the report found that 47% of companies looked to automating or implementing new technologies to address worker shortages, a five percentage point increase from 2024.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Management later confirmed the closures, citing power and gas shortages, as well as insufficient purchase orders.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
In addition, holiday shopping for some consumers began as early as July amid concerns over rising prices and shortages on retail shelves.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
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Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Oct. 2025
Additionally, the report found that 47% of companies looked to automating or implementing new technologies to address worker shortages, a five percentage point increase from 2024.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Management later confirmed the closures, citing power and gas shortages, as well as insufficient purchase orders.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
In addition, holiday shopping for some consumers began as early as July amid concerns over rising prices and shortages on retail shelves.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Shortage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shortage. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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