Cracks in the supply chain are starting to reappear and rural Arizona is especially at risk

An ASU supply chain expert says cracks are more likely to show up in items such as fresh produce and meat that are perishable and need handling by workers, who may call in sick. So, it's no surprise perishable produce is going to waste.

An ASU supply chain expert says cracks are more likely to show up in items such as fresh produce and meat that are perishable and need handling by workers, who may call in sick. So, it's no surprise perishable produce is going to waste.

In this story published Jan. 2, 2022, in The Arizona Republic:

It's an evolving problem. COVID continues to create problems for different supply chains.

– Elliot Rabinovich, professor of supply chain management and the co-director of the Internet Edge Supply Chain Lab