Go on. I’m curious about this because the sense I get is it’s in large part due to lack of trucking.
It’s not all fabricated. We manufacture printed circuit boards and semiconductors are not available.
This could have occurred because a manager simply forgot to order these items or someone in their warehouse screwed up. I doubt if that is a system wide problem for McDonald’s.So, this morning, I stopped by McDonalds near my place and picked up breakfast. Mickey D's was out of all paper and plastic bags, so everything ordered came in a happy meal box. Yeah... (and the pic below is my breakfast this morning)
Don't get political on this one, but what are some of the weirdest supply issues you guys have seen out there?
You would think... But then why is Buc-ee's all drink cups? Why can't Taco Cabana get drink cups with their logo on it (multiple locations are using clear plastic cups and only a single size). I know several restaurants (including Carabba's) that can't get can't get calamari right now. There is a massive shortage on Gatorade in stores. Issues are happening on a large scale and McDonalds might be okay or might be dealing with issues. I brought it to the board as something humorous to have a little fun on a Wednesday.
I know for Kroger it is partially supply issues but they are also having a really hard time getting truck drivers. Doesn’t help that we are still paying people not to get a job.
No it is a system problem. I sell to McDonalds, Chick Fila, Starbucks and all the other big boys. The chain is broken and they are being shorted products all over the place. It is band aid on top of band aid. I just talked to the buyer at Chick Fila yesterday and they are requiring everyone to give updates on Labor, Shipping, transportation, and raw Materials.
