The Supply Chain is Broken

The materials to make a product are scarce or expensive. Supermarkets cannot get the usual foods their shoppers want. Some stores are limiting the number of purchases as shelves remain empty.

Module 2 Discussion Week 1 Resources

https://www.reuters.com/business/us-grocery-shortages-deepen-pandemic-dries-supplies-2022-01-14/

https://www.npr.org/2022/01/11/1072154905/red-cross-blood-crisis-pandemic

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chip-shortage-cost-us-economy-billions-in-2021/

https://theconversation.com/supply-chains-in-2022-shortages-will-continue-but-for-some-sellers-the-problem-will-be-too-much-stock-174085

Week 1 Discussion Post

Based on the resources provided and your research, share what businesses are doing to keep deliveries coming and products on the shelves. Provide one example of an organization's innovative approach to the shortages. (Recent Research Support Required) This post should be 1-2 paragraphs in length (at least 100 words). Since you are engaging in research, cite in the body of the post and add a reference list in APA format. NOTE: failure to use research with accompanying in-text citations to support content will result in reduced scoring "Level 2-Developing" on the grading rubric.

Week 1 Interactive Response to Classmate

Select an example described by your classmate and share how you feel about it. Does it make sense to you? Why or why not. The reply should be one paragraph in length (or about 50 words) and must be substantive. Do not simply say "I agree" or "That is great." Specify why and be detailed in your explanation. You may use research in your response, but it is not required.

Week 2 Discussion Post

The Great Resignation

While many jobs were lost or put on hold during 2020, 2021 ushered in an era of workers leaving their jobs. We read news articles about restaurants closing and service employees in many industries giving notice or walking out. How can you operate without staff?

Module 2 Discussion Week 2 Resources

Is there an end in sight for The Great Resignation? (2022) Quitting is just half the story: the truth behind the 'Great Resignation' (2022) The Great Resignation? More like The Great Renegotiation (2022) Five Tips For Developing A Global Mobility Policy During The Great Resignation (2022) The Great Resignation Is Mostly a Great Overhype (2022)

Based on the resources provided and your research, share ways businesses are maintaining operations in a time of labor shortage. Provide one example of an organization's innovative approach to staffing over the last few months. (Recent Research Support Required)

This post should be 1-2 paragraphs in length (at least 100 words). Since you are engaging in research, cite in the body of the post and add a reference list in APA format. NOTE: failure to use research with accompanying in-text citations to support content will result in reduced scoring "Level 2-Developing" on the grading rubric.