Dataset
Supply Chain Pulse
A daily score of global supply chain stress, from 0 (calm) to 100 (severe), computed by Hylios from the day's impact-scored supply chain news. The history runs from April 19, 2026.
Latest reading, October 10, 2026
80
High stress
What is driving it
Global supply chains face mounting pressure from geopolitical instability and capacity constraints, with the Middle East conflict now disrupting major shipping routes while trucking rates have climbed 18% year-over-year to 52-week highs. Port congestion in the UAE is blocking thousands of vehicle exports, and analysts warn of broader economic shock signals from supply chain disintegration across multiple regions. Immediate action is needed on contract renegotiation and route diversification to protect margin and delivery commitments.
Daily history
Monthly averages
| Month | Average | Band | Low | High | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | 84 | Severe | 68 | 95 | 9 |
| May 2026 | 81 | Severe | 58 | 88 | 28 |
| June 2026 | 73 | High stress | 43 | 88 | 30 |
| July 2026 | 72 | High stress | 51 | 91 | 31 |
| August 2026 | 70 | High stress | 14 | 92 | 31 |
| September 2026 | 78 | High stress | 34 | 91 | 30 |
| October 2026 | 77 | High stress | 59 | 84 | 10 |
How the score is built
Each day Hylios reads the supply chain news it publishes, scores every story for impact, and combines five signals into one number. The weights below are the ones in use today (methodology version 2.0, since April 24, 2026).
- Disruption severity30%
- Volume of disruption news20%
- Negative sentiment20%
- Breadth across categories15%
- Geographic spread15%
The score reads on five bands:
- 0 to 20: Calm
- 21 to 40: Low stress
- 41 to 60: Moderate
- 61 to 80: High stress
- 81 to 100: Severe
The Pulse measures stress in the news flow Hylios tracks, not any one company's exposure. For a company-level view, see the company briefs and how Hylios Intelligence labels confidence.