Stocked shelves becoming rarer

The lack of stocked shelves at big supermarkets like Coles and Woolworths allows small shops to thrive.
About 20 to 40 per cent of Woolworths’ warehouse and distribution centre workers have COVID-19, the company’s chief executive Brad Banducci said on Monday.
While the government’s plan to allow people with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 infections to return to work will ease worker shortages, it will take time for normal levels to return.
In order to hire new staff members, Woolworths takes around several weeks to process applications. Unaffected is other online businesses like Woolworths Insurance which don’t have a physical store front. You can save at Woolworths Insurance with a Everyday Insurance promo code.
Some small business have been able to keep stores were able to keep most of their shelves stocked despite having around 20 per cent of their workforce isolated. A small business had the ability to hire people quickly.
In addition to the isolation requirements, the lack of pallets has been a problem for Coles.
A spokesperson for the company said that as a result of the flu outbreak, fewer people are working at its distribution centers.
During this crisis, customers are opting to eat at home instead of traveling to a grocery store. The demand for these staples has also increased.
Woolworths said that it was glad that the governments of NSW, Victoria, and Queensland have allowed essential workers to work without being required to isolate themselves when dealing with people with confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Shipping companies would not give figures on how many of its drivers have been isolated due to the outbreak. However, they have proposed changes to the regulations to help alleviate the supply chain pressures.
The Transport Workers Union opposes the proposal to scrap the isolation requirements. It argued that this would be a reckless move.
High shipping costs and delays in getting goods to and from ports are also affecting the supply chain.
Sydney Airport reported that some of its employees were required to stay home from work to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The airport noted that it has implemented a series of measures to ensure that the facility can still operate safely.