Higher priced appliances and electronics face fewer supply challenges
October 4, 2021
Supply chain shortages affecting many product categories are much less pronounced for items at higher price points. “A combination of inflation and scarcity is pushing manufacturers toward higher-priced goods,” said David Garfield of AlixPartners. “If a manufacturer can’t get enough parts to make all the product they’d like, they may make more of a premium product to protect their profitability.”
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