The more complex supply chains are, the more likely they are to have problems. Here's a look into what's gone wrong in the past few years and what the outlook is for getting back to normal.
Why have things been such a mess? For starters, there are a lot more layers than you probably imagine
Every day, millions of sailors, truck drivers, longshoremen, warehouse workers and delivery drivers keep mountains of goods moving into stores and homes to meet consumers’ increasing expectations of convenience. But this complex movement of goods underpinning the global economy is far more vulnerable than many imagined. Photo illustration: Adele MorganThree years ago, very few people thought about supply chains. “Where did that product come from?” I used to ask my students.
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