Japan Earthquake Pressures Supply Chains

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    The Spin

    Narrative A

    The earthquake is yet another supply chain fiasco for Toyota and the once-predictable auto industry. Whether it's Ukraine, the pandemic or disasters like this, automakers don't know what's coming month-to-month. Look for Toyota and others to curb production as a result.

    Narrative B

    Japan is hard at work with other nations to heal the Asia-Pacific's supply chain woes. It's vital to diversify investment and share tech to minimize disruptions, and national governments can help pave the way.

    Narrative C

    It's time for global supply chains to reinvent themselves. The current hyper-efficient "just in time" model doesn't work well in our disruptive world. Being more environmentally friendly, relying on local production, and increasing disaster resilience are all options to build a better supply chain future.


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