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GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN PRESSURES EASE IN JULY, BUT SHORTAGES PERSIST ...
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Fusion42 · 23 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Global supply chain pressures eased in July as manufacturers reduced stockpiling and transportation costs moderated, but supply shortages and production backlogs remain elevated ahead of renewed geopolitical risks in the Strait of Hormuz.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Supply Chain, and 5 sources have reported it between 12 Aug 2026 and 17 Aug 2026.
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You face persistent supply bottlenecks despite easing demand and transport costs. Prioritise securing critical inputs now before geopolitical tensions disrupt shipping routes again.
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5 sources · first reported 12 Aug 2026 · latest 17 Aug 2026
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