Biden Signs Executive Order to Address , Shortfalls in US Supply Chain.br President Joe Biden's executive order is br meant to address recent supply chain failuresbr as seen in both the health care and auto industries.br In the early months of the pandemic, br health care workers across the U.S. were often forced br to reuse protective gear, including masks and gloves.br A recent computer chip shortage has forced automakers br to furlough workers due to the closure of auto plants.br We are going to get out of the business of reacting to supply chain crises as they arise and get into business of preventing future supply chain problems, Peter Harrell, National Security Council, br via NPR News.br Analysts say that while br Biden's executive order will br not call out China specifically, .br its aim is to strengthen br U.S. output of materials that br are currently made overseas. .