For a glimpse at the state of the global supply chain in 2021, a look out at the waters off the coast of southern California told the story. On any day, more than 60 ships could be waiting at anchor unable to unload cargo at the two ports that handle 40% of all containers coming into the United States. This record backlog is limiting supplies of everything from toys and furniture to video game consoles. Even the great toilet paper shortage of 2020 was poised for an encore when retailer Costco announced purchase limits in the fall. READ MORE