Stretched supply chains make the world more susceptible to disruptions.
Stretched supply chains make the world more susceptible to disruptions. Highlighted by the pandemic, US and China trade disputes, and more recently Russia’s war against Ukraine. The latter caused global disruptions to natural gas supplies and saw a spike in energy prices, while the ongoing spat between China and the US continues to see sanctions on exports and imports from both sides, which is disrupting global supply chains for companies.