During the early days of the pandemic, consumers faced shortages and abrupt price increases on common goods ranging from toilet paper and coffee to bicycles and lumber. While the complexity of supply chains may contribute to the problem in some cases, Penn State researchers found that complex and diverse supply chains may actually protect cities from shortages under stress. They published their work in npj Urban Sustainability.
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