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GEP report: Manufacturers ramped up purchasing in September
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Fusion42 · 13 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Global manufacturers increased purchasing of raw materials and components in September as demand strengthened, with notable rises in Asia and North America, while Europe saw easing supply chain pressures. Oil shortages and rising transport costs suggest renewed supply risks despite lower safety stockpiling.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Manufacturing Tech, and 2 sources have reported it between 12 Oct 2026 and 13 Oct 2026.
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Manufacturers face renewed urgency to secure raw materials and manage rising transport costs as demand jumps and oil shortages return. You should reassess your supply agreements now to guard against price shocks and disruptions in coming months.
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2 sources · first reported 12 Oct 2026 · latest 13 Oct 2026
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