How supply chain disruptions are ruining our lives, and what you can do about it
How supply chain disruptions are ruining our lives, and what you can do about it

I have an adorably cute little dog who's unadorably high maintenance. She must have a certain type of chewy before she goes to sleep for the night, and if we run out of her chewies, she whines, cries and runs around our house until she wears herself out. We usually order these chewies from an online retailer that has overnight delivery, but due to supply chain issues, her chewies have been on back-order for the past month. We've tried other treats, but she is really partial to that specific treat, and so, we're learning to live with the whining.

Everyone seems to have a similar story – we can't find the cookies our kids like, our new couch will take months longer to arrive than expected, school supplies like paper are out of stock, etc. These issues are leaving us frustrated, anxious, and angry, and it's no wonder that Americans say supply chain disruptions are ruining their lives.

In fact, a new survey from Oracle on supply chain disruptions unearthed a bevy of interesting insights, including the fact 87 percent of Americans have been negatively impacted by supply chain issues over the past year. They've been unable able to purchase items, they've cancelled orders due to delays, and they've even started rationing items for fear of running out. And this is bad news for our favorite brands.

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