Supply chains are volatile, with the potential to test the strength of any leadership to a great extent. In recent years, American leadership has struggled with ensuring the availability of essential products such as medicine, food, and computer chips. Last year, the coronavirus pandemic made things worse. It furthered the scarcity of items, most of which were needed during the pandemic, such as the personal protective equipment (PPEs) required by the frontline health workers.  For this reason, the White House has prioritized the creation of a more resilient supply chain that is secure and has the potential to deliver critical and essential goods. 

As the coronavirus pandemic continues pounding all industries, traditional shoppers and retailers worldwide are grappling with uncertainties about COVID-19. Major inventory disruptions and the surge in online shopping due to the coronavirus pandemic are changing the grocery supply chain as it is doing to other industries. With these challenges, grocery stores are seeking new alternatives to salvage the situation and offer better services that will withstand the challenge of the pandemic.

The coronavirus pandemic has affected every industry in the world in ways never experienced before. It has forced governments and other authorities to take stringent measures to control the spread of the virus. Some of these measures include lockdowns and restriction of movement of people and goods. With these restrictions, the demand for goods and services has gone down, and the supply chain has been substantially affected. As the vaccine rollout gathers momentum, what remains to be seen is how the supply chain will perform after the pandemic.