With the spread of COVID-19, it is urgent to prioritize safety and human well-being over everything. This has happened in almost all stages of the SC. Upstream SC channels (e.g., farms, factories) have had to comply with safety protocols, resulting in lowered productivity and slower movement of goods. In middle and downstream SC channels, parties that transport and distribute goods have imposed safety protocols, which has changed the pace and productivity of SCs.

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