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High ImpactJul 13, 2026Companies Build Buffer Stocks Amid Persistent Supply Shortages
The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index reveals that businesses across multiple sectors are proactively increasing buffer stock levels in response to persistent supply shortages and expectations
PR Newswire#buffer-stock-strategy#supply-chain-volatility#inventory-management
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactJun 15, 2026Africa Energy Crisis: Egypt, Morocco, South Africa Face Shortages
Africa is experiencing an accelerating energy crisis that threatens supply chain operations across multiple critical economies. Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa—three of the continent's largest econom
Nomad Lawyer#africa-energy-crisis#egypt-morocco-south-africa#iran-oman-strait
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactJun 11, 2026BASF Warns Iran Conflict Could Disrupt Automaker Supply
BASF, one of the world's largest chemical producers, has publicly warned that escalating conflict involving Iran could trigger significant supply shortages affecting automakers globally. The warning s
Automotive News#iran-conflict#automotive-supply-chain#basf-warning