When grocery store shelves across the country were emptied of toilet paper and other essential products, many people were left wondering how such basic items could suddenly become unavailable. The answer highlighted the critical role supply chains play in everyday life and how quickly demand surges can overwhelm even well-established supply networks.
In this interview with Rip City, Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting Group and a recognized manufacturing and supply chain expert, explains the factors behind the toilet paper shortage, how supply chains work, and what must happen to restore inventory levels. She also discusses the lessons learned from the disruption and why supply chain resilience is essential to ensuring critical products remain available when consumers need them most.
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