Comment: as the driver shortage hits 60,000, interim managers are also needed

While some supply chains are moribund, many are in overdrive.

From supermarkets and groceries to the NHS and the care sector, volumes have increased dramatically, even as demand signals become less reliable. Online ordering and home delivery requirements have soared, and not just among established players. Physical retailers are scrambling to create online alternatives, while local authorities and charities create support systems for the vulnerable from scratch.

The scale of the response is breathtaking. Tesco alone created 120,000 new delivery slots in ...