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chain

[cheyn] / tʃeɪn /




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Knock-on effects, like supply chain snarls that are delaying delivery of vital base products, are weighing on industry, while consumers are facing higher costs, especially at the petrol pump.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

The sprawling burger chain exploded in Southern California in the 1960s before expanding to more than 1,000 locations internationally.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

The chain is now pursuing halal certification in Indonesia and Malaysia, a move that could open up Muslim-majority markets across the Middle East.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Cook transformed Apple’s supply chain, building a complex network across more than 100 countries that churns out hundreds of millions of devices each year, meeting exacting quality standards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

“Guess it’s time to see how a chain saw works in hundred-and-fifty.mile-an-hour winds,” John said.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith