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This week’s R&D covers global supply chain bottlenecks.  As an effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated shutdowns, the world is facing a massive supply chain crisis.  Prices of groceries, automobiles, and energy sources are skyrocketing and the lack of resources is making things difficult for large and small businesses alike.  In the United States, the Biden administration has committed to keeping West Coast shipyards open 24/7, while also modifying truck driver licensing requirements.  However, experts warn that it could take more than a year to undo the damage.