We talk with a supply chain expert from Wisconsin about how suppliers and businesses have struggled to keep up with demands for various products over the course of the coronavirus pandemic. Then a pair of curling club members talk about their experiences with outdoor curling during the pandemic, as we answer an audience question about the sport that came from WPR’s WHYsconsin portal.
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How Companies Ride The Wave Of Consumer Demand During The Pandemic
The great puzzle boom of 2020? The pandemic toilet paper panic? Since those memorable supply shortages we’ve cycled through many other products that suddenly became the ‘hot item,’ from seasonal outdoor equipment to Christmas trees. We talk with a supply chain expert about how companies prepare for the demand — and the potential decline — for a product in a pandemic.
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WHYsconsin: Wisconsin Curling Swept Outside By Pandemic
Wisconsin’s 2020-21 curling season took a big hit due to the coronavirus pandemic. While some clubs shut down for the year, others took the game outdoors. We answer an audience question about the popularity of curling in Wisconsin, and learn about two different efforts to curl outside.
This segment was inspired by an audience question as part of the WHYsconsin project. Submit your question at wpr.org/WHYsconsin and we might answer it in a future story.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Greg DeCroix Guest
- Matt Aro Guest
- Chuck Miller Guest
- Sonny Villwock Guest
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