global supply chain

The global supply chain is the interconnected network of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in moving a product or service from supplier to customer. It encompasses the entire process of sourcing raw materials, manufacturing, and distributing goods across international borders.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news now due to ongoing geopolitical tensions, such as US-China trade disputes and conflicts in the Strait of Hormuz, which are disrupting its stability and efficiency.

Latest on global supply chain

• China urges US to drop sweeping drone tariffs, warns of global supply chain fallout
• Beijing denounces US chip curbs as threat to global supply chains
• NY Fed Sees Global Supply Chain Pressures Easing
• China defends role in global supply chains amid Strait of Hormuz crisis
• How the 14-Point U.S.-Iran MOU Could Reshape Global Supply Chains
• Components crunch: China’s carmakers face rising costs to keep intelligence edge

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