Computer chip shortages have crippled the automotive industry, but they’re not the only one affected by broken supply chains. Empty store shelves are visible everywhere in the Western world, with the combination of pandemic induce labour shortages adding to demographic challenges to create the classic drivers of inflation. Is there an engineering solution to this problem? Jim Anderton argues, yes, but workable solution may require a fundamental shift in consumer behaviour. Will we willingly pay more for locally made products?

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