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During the COVID-19 pandemic what was the largest disruption that the McDonald’s Corporation experienced?
a.Disruption in global meat supply chains
b.Disruption in local supply chains for dairy products
c.Disruption in global supply chains for restaurant equipment
d.Disruption in local poultry and seafood supply chains
e.Disruption in local fresh produce supply chains
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