Partstat Partner News August 2021
Hewlett Packard Shipments Up 20% in 2021 Despite Chip Shortage In a welcome surprise in a time where the COVID-19 pandemic has been responsible for a multitude of supply chain disruptions such as chip shortages,…
COVID-19 Delta Variant Ravages Automotive Supply Chains and Beyond
Although the automotive industry has both introduced exciting new technologies and made several bold plans to fully embrace a new, net-zero carbon emissions model, 2021 has proven to be an incredibly difficult year. These difficulties…
New EIU Report Shows Scale of COVID-19 Impact on Supply Chains
In a new survey from Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) with sponsorship from Citi, clarity has been given regarding which industries were hardest hit by the various supply chain disruptions in 2021 — most of which…
Key Inflation Indicator Hits Highest Point in 30 Years, Says Federal Reserve
Today’s supply chain disruptions are not only affecting manufacturing industries, but also everyday consumers trying to purchase anything from chicken to golf clubs. Global climate trends, natural disasters, geopolitical tensions, shipping freight delays, and other…
Hurricane Ida Disrupts Already Fragile 2021 Supply Chain
In a typical year, despite all of the tragedy a natural disaster such as a fire, flood, or hurricane can bring, there usually aren’t very many implications for the world at large. These often horrific…
Global Chip Shortage May Extend to 2023, Says Reports
In a recent announcement, auto manufacturer Toyota stated that they will now cut worldwide vehicle production by 40% in September. This will reduce their output to 540,000 vehicles, down from their planned output of 900,000.…