How do global supply chain issues affect the price of goods?

Global supply chain issues make the price of goods go up, just like when you can't find your favorite toy at the store and it costs more than usual.

Imagine you're waiting for a big box of LEGO bricks to arrive so you can build your dream castle. But something happens, the truck that was supposed to bring the LEGO bricks gets stuck in traffic, or maybe the factory that made them had to close for a little while. That means the LEGO bricks take longer to get to the store.

Supply chain is like the path that goods travel from where they're made to where you buy them. When this path has problems, like delays, shortages, or extra costs, it's like a traffic jam on your way to the store. The more time it takes for the LEGO bricks to get there, the more money the store might have to pay for them, and that can make the price go up.

Prices are like how much you have to give the cashier when you buy something. If the store pays more for the LEGO bricks, they might ask you to pay a little more too, just like if your favorite ice cream costs more because it took longer to get to the shop.