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High ImpactJul 13, 2026Businesses Build Buffer Stocks Amid Persistent Supply Shortages
Global businesses are actively increasing buffer stock levels in response to persistent supply chain disruptions and heightened expectations of future volatility, according to GEP's Supply Chain Volat
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High ImpactMay 29, 2026Middle East War Pushes Supply Chain Volatility to 3-Year Peak
The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index has reached its highest level in three years, with Middle East geopolitical tensions emerging as a primary driver of supply chain pressures across global m
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High ImpactMay 21, 2026Supply Chain Strain Hits Peak Since 2022 as Firms Stockpile
The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index has signaled that supply chain strain is reaching its highest point since the 2022 crisis period, driven by defensive corporate behavior and persistent inf
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