While the impact of semiconductor shortages on general consumers might come to mind first, the overlooked effect on the public sector could be catastrophic.
Average U.S. diesel prices sat at $5.04 per gallon as of March 17, marking a 34% increase from the first day of strikes by the U.S. and Israel against Iran.
Both Germany and France objected, saying that allowing Russia to sell its oil to countries that previously imposed sanctions would increase the money available for Russia’s war in Ukraine.
An Iranian hacker group claimed responsibility for the attack on the Stryker Corporation, which affected thousands of employees using the company’s Microsoft systems.
Companies that broaden their view of supplier risk, integrate financial insight into planning and pay attention to behavior as well as metrics are better positioned to withstand volatility.