Just-in-time manufacturing and low inventory levels mean even a short disruption can cause business interruptions.
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus is disrupting production and transportation, which could threaten broader economic fallout for manufacturers across the size spectrum.
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — The food supply chain has so far been holding up under the pressure of the coronavirus crisis. Grocery stores are meeting the demand and keeping most of their shelves stocked…
Electronic supply chains are also very long, it can be a couple of years from making the chip to assembling the final product.