For the past few years, supply chain issues have been a major issue for businesses. The issue naturally is compounded in a remote location like Hawaii, where being supplied can get interesting in the best of times.
Allens Plumbing, headquartered on the island of Maui, has experienced disruptions with parts and equipment just like everyone else. Owner Steve Allen has dealt with it, but some of the fallout has left him wondering.“I don’t know what to think about my wholesalers right now,” he says. “I try to stay away from big-box stores when I need a part, but the big-box stores
