[Alberta's Child]

The “Just in Time” supply chain is outdated, and many major retailers don’t use that model anymore. Instead, they’ve moved to a “Just in Case” model where they have multiple sources for major products and materials. This came about as a result of major supply chain disruptions in the last 25 years — the rail system disruption following the UP-SP merger in the 1990s, major hurricanes in recent years, and the LA/Long Beach port strike of 2014. The goal is to have three or four different sources for each product, and adjust shipping plans and schedules accordingly as circumstances require it.

Our nation’s supply chains are more resilient and flexible than they've ever been.

What our supply chains CANNOT do, however, is respond effectively to chaotic and disruptive behavior by CUSTOMERS. An empty grocery store caused by a hurricane or earthquake is one thing. A grocery store that has been emptied by hordes of morons buying five or ten times more grocery items than they need is a whole different matter. Let’s not hold retailers responsible for the irresponsible behavior of morons.

[RatRipper]

Excellent comment and points. Thank you.

[Newtoidaho]

The biggest morons are the government bureaucrats and politicians who have created this panic.

Every GD time one of these morons announces another forced closure or restriction people stampede back to the stores.

[LS]

Local Fry’s and Albertson’s are now limiting to 2 items per person paper products such as paper towels, toilet paper, etc; sanitizers; rubbing alcohol; and water (They did have water back today).