INLAND EMPIRE – (INT) – Control of the COVID-19 pandemic may be the key to the Inland Empire’s economy returning to predictability and normalcy.

That’s the outlook issued Tuesday by the Institute of Applied Research (IAR) at Cal State San Bernardino.

With inflation on the rise, purchasing managers are finding it increasingly difficult to purchase raw materials on everything from cars to computers to gasoline and food.

The IAR’s monthly report found supply chain disruptions, price increases, and labor shortages are causing significant challenges for Inland Empire companies. Some expressed increasing concerns about their ability to operate profitably in this business environment.

Story Date: February 15, 2022