From empty shelves to delayed deliveries, experts predict — according to a February article in the New York Times — that supply chain chaos is unlikely to end any time soon. Companies worldwide are feeling the resulting pressure, with Statista reporting that nine out of 10 retail businesses experienced a negative supply-related economic impact. Forced to wait months for scarce supplies, brands (including retailers) face shortages and delayed product launches that hurt business and allow others to come in and steal market share.
