The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains for many businesses across every industry. Retailers have struggled to keep up with consumer demands as supply chain delays continue. Some experts are saying that it will even continue into 2022.
Mission Impastable: An Improbable Supply Chain Success Story
While the pandemic hit many businesses hard, Dan Pashman, inventor of the new pasta shape cascatelli, persevered to make his dreams a reality. Pashman wanted to create a new shape of pasta for years. However, when it came time for the team to launch cascatelli, the pandemic postponed their plans. Several supply chain hurdles became apparent, from not being able to find raw materials to make necessary manufacturing parts to having trouble sourcing paper for boxes, there were constant struggles to bring the new shape to consumers. Through supply chain innovation, Pashman was able to repurpose old equipment and find alternative packaging to create cascatelli.
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Brands Can “Be Green” and Create New Revenue Streams
Brands are reevaluating their products to devise ways to be more environmentally conscious, especially in the face of public concern. By taking a closer look at upcycling, recycling, and building reverse logistics supply chains, retailers can become “greener” and also create new revenue streams.
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Some Think Supply Chain Disruptions Are Here to Stay until 2022
The pandemic disrupted supply chains across multiple industries. Experts are now saying that delays will continue into the holidays and even next year. “Strong consumer demand has outpaced supply chain operations since late last year and could remain a challenge as the holidays approach,” said Jonathan Gold, NRF VP for Supply Chain and Customs Policy, last week in a statement. “The continuing lack of labor, equipment, and capacity has highlighted systemic issues and the need to create a truly 21st century supply chain to ensure resiliency against the next major disruption.” In addition, bottlenecks and unforeseen problems, such as the Suez Canal blockage, are sustaining these delays.
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