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Originally Posted by GratefulCitizen
The supply chain is more fragile than people realize.
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The efficiency and lowered-cost of consumer goods is dependent upon a Just-in-Time supply chain mechanism. WalMart is expert in that. Problem is that companies did not have the algorithm in place or the intel to account for the surge on paper products and certain other goods. The replacements just don't exist and if they do somehow surge manufacturing or shipping on one end, the last mile delivery is scaled to handle the 'norm' not the surge.
I'm waiting as well on the next surge. Internet capacity and bandwidth demands (fixed fiber // wireless). Spring Break is providing a false lull but with an estimated 3 Million college students plus (potentially) state and local school districts expecting to transition to online environments how does that compete with business demands on network capacity during peak hours....not to mention all of the laid-off service industry workers that will most likely be doing something online whether streaming services or social media.