Consider Current Global events and the affects on Local Supplies.

Think about events that impact the global supply chain and the products we see in stores.

1. List three products that you can purchase at a local store that are only available due to global trade, and discuss the impact of global trade on the local store.

2. During hurricane season---- What may prevented a product from being sold in your local market or that affected the product's condition or price significantly.

3. Discuss how frequently you notice missing products or significant price changes due to events in other countries.

4. Which product are you most surprised is available only due to globalization, and why?

5. What category of events do you think would affect the global supply chain most often, and why?