Why is Supply Chain Management vital to the wholesale and/or retail industry? What changes are occurring in the industry that impact how products are developed and delivered to the end consumer?What impact did the pandemic have on logistics and supply chain management (as part of the wholesale/retail industry)?

Supply Chain

Logistics: Part of supply chain management that focuses on the tactics involved in moving products along the supply chain (ex: transportation and distribution).

Essay Question (2 sub-questions):
Why is Supply Chain Management vital to the wholesale and/or retail industry?
What changes are occurring in the industry that impact how products are developed and delivered to the end consumer? Include specific examples.
What impact did the pandemic have on logistics and supply chain management (as part of the wholesale/retail industry)?