Conflict Between Russia & Ukraine Straining Global Supply Chains

Monitor

Published:

July 10, 2022

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Description

Impact Summary: The Russia-Ukraine war has disrupted global trade routes, driven up freight costs, and triggered critical shortages in key commodities like food and raw materials, straining supply chain operations worldwide. Sanctions, port blockades, and damaged infrastructure continue to impact logistics, particularly in agriculture, manufacturing, and energy sectors.

Industries Affected: Agriculture, food production, automotive, electronics manufacturing, energy, and freight/logistics

Potential Impact: Delays in delivery, increased costs, limited raw material availability, and pressure to reconfigure supply networks.

Risk Level: High

Recommended Actions: Diversify sourcing and transport routes, shift to local or near-shore suppliers, enhance supply chain visibility, build contingency partnerships, and invest in agility and resilience.

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Severity

High

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