Looking at the developments thereafter, supply-side constraints were removed at a pace faster than expected and, around the summer, economic activity almost recovered to the pre-quake level. Together with the restoration of damaged facilities, firms made various efforts and attempts, including producing in alternative facilities at home and abroad as well as ensuring parts procurement from alternative sources.
As for a power shortage in the summer, severe constraints on economic activity were avoided due to the efforts to save electricity and to level electricity usage.