Mar 2020
Just like the 2008 showed about the banking system, our "just in time" economy can't handle these sorts of disruptions. Blame capitalism for pushing things as far as possible in the name of profit. Bain, Mckinsey, HBS etc. Will the architects of this system get off scot free like the bankers did in 2008?
Sept 2021
Supermarket shortages may last 'FOREVER': Food and Drink Federation chief gives stark warning that the days of shoppers getting anything they want are 'over' - as farmer says crisis is 'killing small business'
- Warning came from Ian Wright, CEO of Food and Drink Federation, who said issues would 'only get worse'
- Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones MBE, who runs popular Black Farmer food range, shared picture of empty shelves
- Said smaller business like his were suffering because producers had begun only fulfilling orders of big rivals
The days when supermarket shoppers could expect to pick up whatever they want whenever they want are over, a food industry expert has warned - as he claimed the supply chain crisis will only get 'worse'.
The stark message from Ian Wright, chief executive of the Food and Drink Federation, came as customers continued to share pictures of gaps on shelves and a farmer warned staff shortages were 'killing small businesses'.
Addressing the supply chain issues, Mr Wright said: 'It's going to get worse, and it's not going to get better after getting worse any time soon.'
Speaking to listeners at an event organised by the Institute for Government, he added: 'The result of the labour shortages is that the just-in-time system that has sustained supermarkets, convenience stores and restaurants – so the food has arrived on shelf or in the kitchen, just when you need it – is no longer working.
'And I don't think it will work again, I think we will see we are now in for permanent shortages.'
Industry figures have pinned the problems on a shortage of lorry drivers and food processing staff due to Brexit and Covid, which has seen foreign workers go home to be with their families and increased waiting times for receiving HGV licenses.
Supermarket shortages may last 'FOREVER', says food and drink federation chief | Daily Mail Online

2008 is still with us after 13 years.