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Global supply chains will shift as disruptions persist

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INTERNATIONAL

The general cost of materials, components and finished goods are likely to follow suit in sectors where excess demand reverts to oversupply. However, significant supply chain…

Manufacturers will seek diversification and resilience

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INTERNATIONAL

Just-in-case manufacturing.

Energy systems and economies will be mineral-intensive

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INTERNATIONAL

Exploration, substitution and component minimisation will adapt supply to demand over time, but new supply chain risks will emerge, owing to narrow supply bases and long lead…

Rising headwinds will disrupt global manufacturing

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INTERNATIONAL

Conflict in Ukraine, sanctions against Russia, and tighter monetary policies to rein in inflation will further erode market conditions.

African economies face rising risks from reshoring

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AFRICA

As the need for cheap and low-skilled labour falls, wage differentials between Africa and other regions will cease to be a major draw for multinational firms and foreign…

African populations are vulnerable to falsified drugs

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AFRICA

Substandard and falsified drugs in Africa.

Global standards would curb conflict mineral trade

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INTERNATIONAL

As part of the meeting, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) hosted a joint forum with the OECD to address a key problem facing the diamond industry -- the absence of universal…

Pandemic triggers European rethink on supply chains

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EUROPE

Economic recovery.

War risks may disrupt minor commodities' global supply

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INTERNATIONAL

Possible supply disruptions for sensitive commodities.

Adoption of new technologies raises cybersecurity need

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INT

These technologies are being adopted in the context of hybrid working and global digital supply chain integration. These technologies promise improved efficiency, service…