Afternoon Coffee: Supply chain disruptions converge on global economy; UK government exploring ‘Britcoin’ digital currency; US reaches coronavirus vaccination milestone

In today’s headlines, all the recent supply chain disruptions have converged on global economic recovery, with effects likely lasting for months. In other news, the British government is exploring options for a digital currency, which it’s terming “Britcoin.” Also, the United States has expanded eligibility for coronavirus vaccines to all adults age 16+ as it reported that half of all Americans have received at least one dose of the vaccine. Afternoon Coffee brings you the latest in procurement and supply chain news.