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title: What is the current state of automotive inventories?
description: Low automotive inventory is having a massive effect on the rest of the supply chain as parts and components needed in other sectors and industries aren't being delivered.
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# [What is the current state of automotive inventories?](https://ask.ftrintel.com/autoinventories-nov-21)

 Written by [The FTR Experts](https://ask.ftrintel.com/author/experts) | Nov 19, 2021 2:41:16 PM

Eric Starks discusses auto inventories vs. sales.

This Q&A response from The FTR Experts came from our November State of Freight Economic Outlook webinar. View the video and the key takeaways below.

 

**Key Takeaways:**

- Low automotive inventory is having a massive effect on the rest of the supply chain as parts and components needed in other sectors and industries aren't being delivered.
- Sales numbers are relatively healthy as product moves directly to customers instead of becoming inventory.

 

[View full post](https://ask.ftrintel.com/autoinventories-nov-21)

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