The humble egg is now a source of frustration for millions of shoppers around the U.S, who face soaring prices and shortages. What's going on?

Let’s explore the reasons behind the skyrocketing price of eggs and what lessons we can learn from a supply chain perspective.

Unfortunately for omelet-lovers, egg prices aren't expected to come down any time soon. The US Department of Agriculture predicts that egg prices will rise 20% in 2025.

The USDA attributed the rise in egg costs to an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, which has caused a strain in supply. The rise in prices is not sudden, as eggs cost 36.