Why some say the worst of the supply chain woes are near an end

Forget about The Grinch: It looks like supply chain disruptions may steal Christmas this year. But will these problems be resolved by early 2022?

Several retailers, manufacturers and economists have all warned that global supply chain constraints will lead to not only fewer discounts during the holidays but also result in a potential dearth of products on store shelves.

Still, some executives and market experts think the worst may be over in just a few months.

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon said during an earnings call with reporters last week that supply chain woes will be a distant...