The disrupted supply chains that left store shelves devoid of toilet paper and cleaning supplies could end up being a good lesson for American companies
told Business Insider they were shocked that the US had no coherent, centralized plan for producing its own face masks, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals after decades of relying on China to create those products.
"Folks are now going to start thinking, 'Can I open up a smaller facility? Or a facility in the United States? Can I open up a facility closer to the United States? Maybe Mexico? Canada?" he said.Target shelves seen low on toilet paper in March.
That lesson goes for consumers as well as manufacturers and suppliers, Ozkul said, adding that it's important Americans recognize how their buying habits can affect others.
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