U.S. FTC orders nine companies to provide information in supply chain probe By Reuters

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said on Monday it has launched an investigation into supply chain disruptions and has ordered nine large companies to provide detailed information about the situation.

The agency said it has asked Walmart (NYSE:) Inc, Amazon (NASDAQ:), Kroger (NYSE:) Co, C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc., Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc., Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:) unit McLane Co Inc, Procter & Gamble (NYSE:) Co, Tyson Foods (NYSE:), and Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ:) to provide the information in 45 days from receiving the order.

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