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The supply chain disruptions do not only threaten immediate availability but might also reshape long-term industry practices. Delays and shortages could lead to:
Increased cover prices and a slowdown in variant editions
Greater emphasis on digital sales and print-on-demand models
A potential decline in small and indie publisher distributions
An eventual return to American manufacturing as a strategic necessity
Furthermore, the crisis exposes the fragility of the globalized supply system—leaning heavily on overseas manufacturing and logistics—that remains vulnerable to pandemics, geopolitical tensions, and port congestion.