Security News > 2022 > January > Supply chain disruptions rose in 2021

56% of businesses experienced more supply chain disruptions in 2021 than 2020, a Hubs report reveals.

It is increasingly clear that while certain risks are hard to anticipate and difficult to plan for, it is possible to mitigate the effects of supply chain disruptions by establishing a robust and agile supply chain.

Key findings on supply chain disruptions in 2021 Material shortages overtook COVID-19 as the top supply chain disruption in 2021.

75% of companies experienced external disruptions in 2021, and 56% say that 2021 brough more disruption than 2020.

Over 57% of companies believe that diversifying their manufacturing supply is the best way to prevent future disruptions.

Creating more autonomy by investing in automation and developing more transparency throughout the supply chain can also help companies build resilience.

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