If the company produces less of a product than the public wants, the 'law of supply and demand' says that the company can charge more for the product.
Doctors are 'in short supply'. [=there are not enough doctors]
The state is trying to disrupt the 'supply' of illegal drugs.
(..) - How far from here? - How far from here? - miles ... Northwest ... near the yellowstone. - Get the horses saddled. - Torches and supplies, $ a men. - Anderson, you stay here. - Yes sir. - Feed him and watch him ... - I'll get you a drink. Open the gate. (..)2015 The Revenant