Supply Chain
Supply Chain Update - March 2024
Updated March 6, 2024
APPLIANCES & PARTS
- Whirlpool Side-by-Side Refrigerator#301216 – Limited Availability – Extended lead times due to production and parts challenges.
- Whirlpool Electric Range #301091– Limited Availability – Experiencing extended lead times.
- Amana Electric Range #301115 – Limited Availability – Extended lead times due to production and parts challenges.
- Ice Maker Kit for Whirlpool® #306029 – Limited Availability – Item discontinued by current supplier.
- Whirlpool Infinite Switch #307043 – Limited Availability – Raw material challenges led to increased lead times.
- Burner Switch for Whirlpool #304042 – Limited Availability – Component shortage has led to limited availability.
- Universal Mounting Burner Switch #304062 – Limited Availability – Production delays.
- Whirlpool Oven Thermostat #304050 – Limited Availability – Discontinued by current supplier.
DOORS
- Louver II Metal Bifold – Limited Availability – Manufacturing issues have led to production delays. Production has increased, but extended lag time expected to continue through Q1 2024.
ELECTRICAL
- USI 3-in-1 Smoke, Fire, and Carbon Monoxide Smart Alarm #153040 – Limited Availability – Item experiencing extended lead times.
- USI 2 in 1 Smoke and Fire Alarms #153009 and #153065 – Limited Availability – Items experiencing extended lead times.
- USI 10-Year Carbon Monoxide Alarm (sealed battery) #153070 – Limited Availability – Item experiencing extended lead times.
- Zinsco Breakers – Limited Availability – Multiple breakers experiencing delays due to manufacturing issues.
- #151014 - Zinsco 2p 30-amp RC Slimline
- #151015 - Zinsco 2p 40-amp RC Slimline
- #151016 - Zinsco 2P 50-amp Thin Breaker
- #152019 - Zinsco 2p 50-amp Standard
- #152033 - Zinsco 2p 100-amp Standard
- #454039 - Zinsco 2p 15-amp RC Slimline
- #152037 - Zinsco 1p 20-amp Twin UBIZ2020
GROUNDS
- Sprayon Hit Squad #356015 – Limited Availability – Item has been discontinued.
HARDWARE
- Kwikset – Line Change – Kwikset is discontinuing Made-to-Order products. Made-to-Stock products remain available with better lead times.
LIGHTING
Additional lighting regulations went into effect in several states on January 1, 2024, and more are expected in coming years. These regulations restrict specific groups of compact and linear fluorescent lamps. This chart shows the state, what is restricted, and when that regulation went (or will go) into effect:
STATE |
CFL SCREW BASE |
CFL GU24 |
CFL PIN BASE |
LINEAR FL |
California |
01-01-2024 |
01-01-2024 |
01-01-2025 |
01-01-2025 |
Colorado |
01-01-2025 |
01-01-2025 |
01-01-2025 |
01-01-2025 |
Hawaii |
01-01-2025 |
01-01-2025 |
01-01-2026 |
01-01-2026 |
Maine |
01-01-2026 |
01-01-2026 |
01-01-2026 |
01-01-2026 |
Oregon |
01-01-2024 |
01-01-2024 |
01-01-2025 |
01-01-2025 |
Rhode Island |
01-01-2024 |
01-01-2024 |
01-01-2025 |
01-01-2025 |
Vermont |
02-17-2023 |
01-01-2024 |
01-01-2024 |
01-01-2024 |
PAINT & SUNDRIES
- Caulk and Sealant – Limited Availability – Raw material shortages persist, leading to delays on some products. This includes some DAP®, Polyseamseal®, GE® silicone, and OSI® products.
- Krylon - Limited Availability – Raw materials and production challenges continue to delay some items.
- Wooster Brushes and Rollers – Rolling Updates – The following paint brushes and roller covers are subject to a rolling change this year. Items will be replaced as new products are received. New items expected to be available at the end of Q1 2024.
- #452065 - 3" Ultra Pro Nylon/Polyester Angle Sash
- #452070 - 1 1/2" Silver Tip Polyester Angle Sash
- #452072 - 2" Silver Tip Polyester Angle Sash
- #452074 - 2 1/2" Silver Tip Polyester Angle Sash
- #452076 – 3” Wall Brush discontinued
- #452080 - 1 1/2" Polyester Factory Sale Angle Sash Brush
- #452081 - 1 1/2" Polyester Flat Brush
- #452082 – 1 1/2” Angle Sash Brush discontinued
- #452083 - 2" Polyester Flat Brush
- #452084 - 2" Angle Sash Brush discontinued
- #452086 - 3" Polyester Flat Brush
PLUMBING
- Insinkerator Garbage Disposals – Feature Update – FWD and Badger Garbage Disposals are now designed with a fixed mounting ring for easier installation. Includes items #203022, #203025, #203026, and #203078.
- SharkBite – Feature Update – All fittings in this line are being transitioned to the new SharkBite Max. The new fittings are stronger, more durable, and easier to connect. SharkBite is releasing the new fittings in phases; rollout is expected to continue into 2024.
TOOLS & SAFETY
- Klein Hex Key #411025 – Limited Availability – Item on backorder through Q1. Expected to start shipping in March 2024.
- Motorola Radios #171010, #171020, and #171030 – Limited Availability – Production delays led to backorders, which are expected to continue through mid-2024. #171032 remains available.
SHIPPING UPDATES
PANAMA CANAL—Severe, ongoing drought led to restrictions in the number of cargo ships traversing the Panama Canal. Under normal conditions, 38 ships pass through the canal each day. Officials have already reduced the number of ships to 24 per day. Officials have said they expect water levels to rise during the May rainy season. About 40 percent of U.S. containers pass through the canal each year.
SUEZ CANAL—The number of ships transiting the Suez Canal dropped by more than one-third since December due to attacks on shipping vessels. The Suez Canal connects the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea. As much as 30% of global container trade typically traverses that passage. Danish shipping giant Maersk is now routing vessels around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope. Other shipping companies have opted to cross the Pacific to U.S. ports on the west coast. This shift has increased shipping costs and transit times.
Despite these ongoing challenges, the overall supply chain outlook remains relatively stable. Chadwell Supply’s Inventory Team remains committed to adjusting to these and other market conditions to ensure that our inventory remains well-stocked and consistent.