Supply Chain Disruptions will Cause Problems

You’ve probably heard or read about the supply chain disruptions that are expected during the upcoming holiday season. As a matter of fact, if you’re a shopper or consumer – and who isn’t – you’ve probably already witnessed this harmful phenomenon in supermarkets, car dealerships, and other establishments where you do business. To a greater or lesser degree – empty shelves.

Some say it will be worse while others say this is part of a worldwide conspiracy to boost prices. In any case, you have to be armed with proper information with which to challenge your suppliers as well as to explain delays and shortages to your customers.

I found two easily understandable explanations and I propose for your edification.

One was prepared by Martin Brothers Distributing Co. Inc. that takes viewers through logistics of distribution. The Midwestern company is a highly regarded, leading foodservice distribution business but its clarifications are translatable to other industries. Here is its Facebook and YouTube versions: 

https://www.facebook.com/MartinBrosDist/videos/2986501951603363/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oa7dGyQI388

Another source was prepared by Kevin Coupe of Morning News Beat – I recommend this site for your daily reading.

Using explanations offered by Stu Leonard, the supermarket guru, Coup explains how to talk to your customers about what’s going on in the supply chain: https://morningnewsbeat.com/2021/11/08/monday-eye-opener-how-to-talk-to-customers-about-supply-chain-issues/

I hope this helps you alleviate some of the confusion and meet the challenges of doing business today.