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Managing manufacturing disruption: five supply chain and labour risks
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Fusion42 · 29 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Multinational FMCG and consumer-goods manufacturers face compounded risks from geopolitical conflicts, worsening weather patterns, rising labour costs, and shifting consumer demand that threaten supply chains and margins over the next six months.
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Manufacturers must act now to adjust inventories and cut costs beyond pricing to survive tighter margins and unpredictable supply routes. If you run operations or supply planning, you face immediate pressure to secure inputs and renegotiate labour before wage rises worsen your cost base.
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