The prolonged lockdown measures, enforced stay-at-home orders, limitations on transportation, and increased absenteeism due to the COVID-19 pandemic have laid bare numerous vulnerabilities within the global supply chain, disrupting its operations. According to Accenture, an overwhelming majority (94%) of Fortune 1000 companies encountered disruptions in their supply chains as a direct result of the pandemic, leading to detrimental effects on their business performance. In response to these challenges, many businesses found themselves compelled to depart from traditional supply chain practices in order to mitigate the widespread negative consequences of these disruptions.