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Permanent volatility is forcing manufacturers to rethink supply chain planning

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22 October 2026

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Manufacturing TechSupply Chain

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Fusion42 · 22 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Manufacturers face ongoing supply chain volatility forcing faster and more responsive planning that integrates real-time data across multiple functions to avoid disruptions. Companies like Knauf are adopting AI-driven demand planning to shorten forecasting cycles, optimise inventory, and coordinate production with supply chain decisions.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Manufacturing Tech and Supply Chain.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Supply chain momentum now stops at your factory door. You must link production constraints with planning decisions to avoid disruptions and gain competitive response speed.

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