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I'm working on a environmental science question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.
One of the biggest challenges (outside of health/death) presented by the COVID pandemic has been supply chain disruption. Many manufacturers had shifted to a just in time model to avoid losses. This reduces stockpiles of supplies available for immediate distribution. Identify a product that has been in short supply. Discuss the reason it has been in short supply, whether the shortage was valid or based on panic buying, efforts to address the shortfall and challenges to immediately scaling up production.