Industrial Giant 3M Lowers Profit Outlook on Supply Chain Woes

Industrial Giant 3M Lowers Profit Outlook on Supply Chain Woes
The 3M logo is seen at its global headquarters in Maplewood, Minn., on March 4, 2020. Nicholas Pfosi/Reuters
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3M Co. cut its full-year earnings forecast on Tuesday, as the diversified manufacturer battles rising inflation, supply chain bottlenecks, and higher commodity prices.

While demand for goods has rebounded with massive stimulus and the reopening of economies, a labor shortage and soaring raw material prices have left U.S. manufacturers in the lurch.