Global supply chain pressure is on a pendulum swing post-covid

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

⚖️ Global supply chain pressure is on a pendulum swing post-covid.

Initially, the sudden surge in demand for essential goods, such as medical supplies and food, resulted in shortages and stockouts. This put pressure on supply chains to increase production, transportation, and distribution to meet the demand. Now there has been a shift in demand, leaving warehouses clogged with products that customers are finding difficult to purchase with incredible high inflation. The swings in demand have created uncertainty in the supply chain, making it difficult to plan for future demand and capacity requirements. This has led to challenges in managing inventory levels and maintaining adequate supplies.

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