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(3 articles)Risk & Disruption
High ImpactAug 13, 2026Supply Chain Pressures Ease, But Strait Disruption Looms
The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index indicates that overall supply chain pressures moderated in July, suggesting a near-term respite from the acute constraints that characterized earlier 2024.
PR Newswire#strait-of-hormuz#supply-chain-volatility#geopolitical-risk
Demand Planning
High ImpactJul 14, 2026Manufacturers Build Buffer Stock Amid Persistent Supply Chain Disruptions
The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index reveals a significant industry trend: manufacturers are proactively building buffer inventory levels to insulate their operations from persistent supply ch
EME Outlook Magazine#supply-chain-volatility#buffer-inventory#inventory-buildup
Risk & Disruption
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
PR Newswire#buffer-stocks#supply-chain-volatility#inventory-strategy