Insight ReportSupply Chain Briefing: Chips, Ships and Paperboard—Shortages and Challenges in the First Half of 2021 Coresight Research July 28, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn our new Supply Chain Briefing series, we examine key challenges and developments on retail’s supply side and their implications for the retail environment. In this report, we examine issues that have impacted the supply chain so far in 2021, including: A global shortage of semiconductor chips Port blockages and shutdowns in major manufacturing markets and their impact on prices The short supply of paperboard and packaging materials Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of the retail supply chain. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: NextGen 2025 Highlights: Coresight Research Premium Subscriber Call, July 2025Lower-Income Consumers’ Financial Sentiment Hits Record Low Amid Iran Conflict: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Consumer Sentiment, Flash Preview: The Big Surprise in a Week of Shocks—InfographicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 52: Nearly 1,100 UK Stores Shut Their Doors in 2025
