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: Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 22: Store Closures Up by 57%Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 15: Amazon Closes Amazon Fresh Store; T.M.Lewin To Open One StoreThe Beauty Conversion Architecture: From Discovery to Purchase—Powering Beauty Companies’ Growth in 2025 and BeyondWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 25: Debenhams To Open Stores; Poundland To Close 68 Stores