One reason is because people are hoarding. Some were stockpiling last
month in advance of city and state lockdown orders. It’s a common
reaction in times of a crisis, when consumers feel a need for control
and security, says David Garfield, global leader of the consumer
products practice at Alix Partners, a consulting firm.
NCSolutions,
a data and consulting firm, said online and in-store U.S. toilet paper
sales rose 51% between Feb. 24 and March 10, as buyers started getting
uneasy about the growing number of virus cases. But sales rocketed a
whopping 845% on March 11 and 12 as states announced lockdowns.
WHAT ARE SOME OTHER REASONS FOR THE SHORTAGES?
Toilet
paper flows from paper mills to retail stores through a tight,
efficient supply chain. Toilet paper is bulky and not very profitable,
so retailers don’t keep a lot of inventory on hand; they just get
frequent shipments and restock their shelves.
Toilet paper flows from paper mills to retail stores through a tight,
efficient supply chain. Toilet paper is bulky and not very profitable,
so retailers don’t keep a lot of inventory on hand; they just get
frequent shipments and restock their shelves.
“You
never noticed because it’s so well-managed,” said Jim Luke, an
economics professor at Lansing Community College in Michigan, who used
to be a strategist for a toilet paper distribution company.
The
amount of toilet paper the average American uses hasn't changed; it's
still around 141 rolls per year (compared to 134 rolls in Germany and
just 49 rolls in China, AlixParters says). But even small changes in
buying habits can throw everything into disarray.
With a regional
disruption like a hurricane, stores can redirect some inventory to the
affected area. But a global pandemic doesn't leave a lot of wiggle room.
https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/wiped-out-of-toilet-paper-during-coronavirus-crisis-heres-why
Having a stock pile at home helps.. Stay Safe....
3 comments:
A hoarder is just the guy that bought it before you could.
That guy is called a "Prepper".
Thanks mike. another word is smarter then the rest.
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