how did covid 19 affect the supply chain 
one of the most severe economic problems caused by the covid 19 pandemic was damage to the supply chain its effects touched nearly every sector of the economy 1supplies of products of all kinds were delayed due to ever changing restrictions at national borders and long backups in ports 2demand for products changed abruptly shortages developed as consumers hoarded essentials like toilet paper and baby formula masks cleaning wipes and hand sanitizers were suddenly in demand 3shortages of computer chips delayed the delivery of a wide range of products from electronics to toys and cars 4a survey by ernst young of 200 senior level supply chain executives points to three essential findings 