By: Keith Schneringer | August 11, 2021
Part three of a series analyzing the continued impact of COVID-19 on the facility supplies and foodservice disposables industries
- Part One: Global Supply Chain Disruptions & Shortages in 2021
- Part Two: Key Factors Responsible for Supply Shortages in 2021
- Part Three: Impacts of Supply Chain Issues on Facility Supplies & Foodservice Disposable Products
- Global Supply Chain Impacts of COVID-19
We've covered the current state of the worldwide supply chain and the elements that have led to the "perfect storm of ugliness"1 we are encountering when trying to order our "stuff" in the first two articles.
So what does all of this information mean for products in the facility supply and foodservice disposable categories? In short, most products are expected to continue to experience longer lead times and rising prices as the supply chain works to rebalance itself after the prolonged hibernation and interruption of manufacturing activities which resulting from the pandemic.
