Global Supply chains effected by COVID-19

COVID-19 and Global Supply Chains

The COVID-19 Global Pandemic has created an enormous and unexpected shock to global supply chains, highlighting just how interconnected our global economy is.

Read the short article, "What will be the 'new normal' for global supply chains post Covid-19?", then address the following questions in a discussion post of around 200 words.

1. Has the COVID-19 pandemic affected your ability to get products that were once easily available? Has access to these product improved as time has moved on, or are they still difficult to get? Describe the product(s) and discuss WHY you think they are unavailable.
   
2. If you were a Supply Chain Manager for the specific product you discussed, how might you address your supply chain weakness that was exposed by the pandemic?