First, introduce yourself to the class. Include your major and anything you would like to share about yourself. Then address the prompt below.
Global supply chains have been significantly disrupted by events such as the pandemic, political tensions, and natural disasters. Consumers rely on products from across the globe, but these disruptions have led to out-of-stock situations for some products.
In your initial post, address the following as part of your response:
List three products that are available locally or online due to global trade. Discuss the impact of global trade on supply and demand.
List an occurrence—for example, an earthquake, hurricane, or war—that prevented a product from being sold locally or online or has affected the product’s condition or price significantly. Discuss how often you notice missing products or significant price changes due to global events.
In your responses to two or more of your peers, address the following:
Which product are you most surprised is available only due to globalization, and why?
After seeing examples of events that affected the availability of local products or services, what category of events do you think would affect the global supply chain most often, and why?