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(11 articles)Thailand Floods Expose Critical Gaps in Automotive Supply Chain
Thailand's recent flooding events have exposed critical weaknesses in the automotive industry's supply chain resilience, particularly regarding geographic concentration of manufacturing and component
AG Barr Posts 8.5% Growth Despite Supply Chain Headwinds
AG Barr, a major UK beverage manufacturer, reported 8.5% revenue growth in the first half of fiscal year 2026/27 despite encountering notable supply chain disruptions. This performance indicates the c
Five Critical Supply Chain and Labour Risks Disrupting Manufacturing
The Economist Intelligence Unit has published research identifying five critical supply chain and labour risks that pose significant threats to manufacturing operations worldwide. These risks encompas
Fashion Supply Chains Face Major El Niño Disruptions
Fashion and apparel supply chains are preparing for significant operational disruptions triggered by El Niño weather patterns, which are expected to impact key manufacturing and sourcing regions. El N
Supply Chain Chiefs: Permanent Disruption Is the New Normal
Executives from Axon and Schneider Electric highlight a fundamental shift in supply chain management: disruption is no longer a temporary deviation but a permanent operational reality. Rather than vie
Ford, GM Deploy Emergency Supplier Financing Amid Parts Crisis
The automotive industry is experiencing structural supply chain stress that has prompted major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to intervene directly in supplier financing. Ford's decision to p
U.S.-Canada Trade War Risks Hit Automakers Hardest
A U.S.-Canada trade war presents significant supply chain risks for North American automakers, with exposure patterns that diverge from conventional expectations. The automotive industry's deep integr
Rhine River Disruption Strains Chemical Supply Chains; Covestro Holds
The Rhine River, a critical artery for European chemical and manufacturing logistics, is experiencing significant disruption that is testing the resilience of major supply chains. Covestro, a leading
Kumamoto Magnitude-7 Earthquake Threatens Japan Supply Chain
A second magnitude-7 earthquake in Kumamoto within the past decade has reignited concerns about supply chain vulnerability in a critical Japanese manufacturing hub. Kumamoto prefecture hosts significa
Coca-Cola Restores Fairlife Production After Ransomware Attack
Coca-Cola has successfully restored the majority of production capacity at its fairlife dairy subsidiary following a ransomware attack, marking a significant milestone in the company's recovery operat
Manufacturers 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