– Conflict in the Middle East continues to present challenges for supply chain decision-makers. Our deep dive into regional supply chain exposures across six sectors and 90 countries highlights that the challenge is moving from price hikes to shortages in availability. South Asia is particularly exposed in agriculture and fuel supplies, while Asia-Pacific faces shortages across plastics, aluminum and electronics.
– The impact on availability is also evident in the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), with delays in the eurozone already reaching their worst since ...