Thousands of dockworkers continue to fight the good fight and go on strike. Consequently, massive corporations are put into a serious bind where they don't have the manpower to meet their intense supply and demand. Therefore, they only really have a couple of real options. First, they could stop being so cheap and let up on their copious amounts of wealth. Conversely, they can stubbornly wait it out until the dockworkers relent. However, several industries lose billions of dollars a day from this strike, especially grocery chains.
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Currently, Americans are scrambling to try and stock up at their local grocery stores. In case supplies start to dry up, many citizens hope to have plenty in the worst case scenario. This recalls the deranged COVID-19 behavior in the thick of the pandemic. People were fighting over bottles of water and toilet paper at stores so they could stay in the house for as long as possible. These situations may come back in the worst case scenario of the port strike. However, one chain in particular feels like they can still keep their shelves stocked for the long haul.
H-E-B Grocery Stores Thrive as Others Struggle to Meet Supply and Demand
Recently, Texas grocery giant H-E-B releases a statement, easing any concerns from customers about the port strike. Contrary to the Walmarts and Targets of the world, they feel like they're in prime position to keep their shelves full. "At H-E-B, we regularly prepare for potential supply chain situations. We do not anticipate any customer impact from the port strike at this time," they write. "Our stores are receiving shipments and are in a strong position that allows our partners to continue to restock shelves throughout the day."
Texans love themselves some H-E-B and they face an insane workload everyday already. It's not too surprising to learn that the Texas grocery staple feels fully confident in their ability to satisfy customers. However, it can easily become a situation where H-E-B becomes the big dog in town and they start to feel the effects too. Hopefully, these corporations stop being so stubborn and cough a small fraction of their excess wealth. This way, workers can be properly compensated for the insane supply and demand they take on everyday.
