Le secteur manufacturier et la gestion de la chaîne dapprovisionnement qui lui est associée sont fondamentalement impactés par les progrès technologiques, qui créent de nouvelles opportunités et stimulent la croissance du secteur, mais qui augmentent également la menace de cyberattaques, de vol de propriété intellectuelle et de violations de données.Bala LarsonHead of Client Experience, Cyber Risks
The manufacturing industry was hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic where physical production is concerned, as factories were forced to shut and supply and demand chains were significantly disrupted.
Consumer trends towards greener and more ethical solutions are generating greater scrutiny of products and processes, which in turn could negatively impact those companies that do not adopt a more sustainable approach.
Commodity prices are subject to rapid fluctuation. The fragile geopolitical landscape and macroeconomic circumstances could affect the supply and demand fundamentals at short notice.