Consider the following: You are the General manager for Halewood Australia, and you are facing supply chain delays in shipping from you manufacturing plant in London, United Kingdom and soaring customer demand has led to shipping containers backing up at Australian and global ports, meaning inordinately long wait times for your customers.

Question In your response, how would you advise customers who are being impacted by this supply chain problem. (2 marks) What practical solutions could you offer your customers in lieu of these delays.