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 memory by this time next year.

"There's a very good chance that a year from now that we won't be talking about supply chains at all," Dimon said.

Others note that major companies and transportation operators are also taking steps to alleviate the problems.