There are costs to handle returned items and process them, higher than the value of the product, says an ASU supply chain expert. So it makes economic sense for many retailers to tell consumers to keep the items they don't want. Also, warehouses are overflowing.

Products shipped into the U.S. from China every year cost the consumer more because of the tax to send them. ASU professor says if President Joe Biden eases tariffs on China it could make a noticeable difference.

Arizona’s Family spoke with an ASU supply chain expert, who estimates Americans will spend $2.5 billion on Independence Day celebrations this year.

U.S. consumers are spending an equal amount or more money for their chosen brands but are receiving a smaller portion in return.

Rumors of the death of the freight market have been greatly overstated, but we may run into a slowdown, according to an ASU supply chain expert.

From sports drinks to tissue and snack items, manufacturers are shrinking package sizes without lowering prices or letting customers know. It's known as "shrinkflation," and it's happening more around the world as supply chain issues continue.

When businesses challenge old business models and evaluate them against their effectiveness in solving new-world problems, they will realize greater profitability and potentially new revenue streams. Here are four fundamental shifts in the business model to make sustainability stick.

Most of the inflation we're seeing is because of supply chain issues, according to an ASU supply chain expert. Additionally, taxes, the Ukraine-Russia war, labor shortages, and the high cost of fuel are making matters worse.

An ASU supply chain expert explains there are four players that control close to 90% of the baby formula market. If any of them have a recall or other issue, 40% of the market gets affected. Until the shortage is resolved, he recommends not hoarding.

An ASU supply chain expert talks to GARP about how managing the sustainability of your supply chain is the best approach to risk management.