The biggest challenge facing global supply chains is instability. Recent disruptions have led to delays in the delivery of critical components — in particular, microchips —and price peaks due to high demand and low supply. The automotive supply chain is a primary example of an industry severely impacted by these issues.
Read more about the factors causing instability concerns from Seraph North America President Thomas Kowal in The Supply Chain Brain piece by clicking on the link below.
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