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The supply chain has improved, but from a Mississippi River running low to retailers running out of storage and congested ports, the U.S. has transport issues.

Lenders are extending credit to corporate suppliers, helping them get paid earlier and keeping goods flowing. But the growth in the sector carries certain risks, too.

The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the fragility of complex global supply chains. Bankers say they are hearing from more U.S. clients who want to change that by moving manufacturing and supplier operations closer to home.

Waddle: Our constant information stream can overwhelm if we dont get a handle on it and step back

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