Page 16 - Supply Chain

Oil market shock to affect global supply chains, energy sector: IEA

Oil prices crumbled as the pandemic slashed global fuel consumption, with further pressure from a supply shock due to the end of production cuts from OPEC producers and Russia.

Coronavirus: Labourers' exodus throws supply chain, production out of gear

Indian kitchens, particularly in the country's cow belt, cannot be run without atta (wheat flour) required to make roti (bread)

Transport, logistics woes clog ports and airports, custom clearance allowed

In many cases, duties are not being paid by importers due to temporary closure of manufacturing facilities

Farm-to-fork logistics on the edge as Covid-19 disrupts supply chain

Shops selling fertiliser and seeds are closed, clouding even the prospect of sowing short-duration summer crops

Govt forms ministerial-level committee to resolve supply-chain issues

The 21-day lockdown has put pressure on the logistics system and is a big hurdle in delivery of essential products

Exodus of workers, logistical hurdles hurting business, India Inc to govt

The issues formed key concerns raised by industry during a meeting with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held via video conference on Saturday

Coronavirus: Gujarat govt asks APMCs to resume grain supply operations

APMCs had earlier voluntarily discontinued auctions of grains and pulses at the markets since these were non-perishables

Covid-19 hit supply chain returning to normal, but demand a worry: Nadella

Nadella said that "on the supply side we are getting back on rails", adding that the big question would be whether demand holds up in the US and Europe

Covid-19: Supply of essentials hit due to worker shortage, transport issues

A large chunk of the labour has gone home following lock down; fleet owners are reluctant to carry consignments citing harassment

Centre allows time extension for solar projects facing supply disruption

Supply chain disruption due to Corona to be considered Force Majeure

Best of BS Opinion: The GST dilemma, coronavirus supply shock, and more

GST rationalisation, IT design framework, Trump administration on coronavirus to banking crisis, Kanika Datta brings you the top opinions of the day

Coronavirus fear: Indian firms with global ops brace for supply disruptions

The outbreak has already disrupted supply chains as well as production and would lead to job losses, warn analysts

Coronavirus: NPPA seeks data from mask, glove makers amid supply shortage

The data, said sources, is mainly pertaining to production volumes, capacity, exports, domestic sales and distribution along with prices

That 1970s feeling

Next global recession could be around the corner and it may look a lot different from those that began in 2001 and 2008

Speciality chemicals firms see gains from coronavirus scare as orders rise

Supply disruption in China, new orders, and expansions are key positives

Tata Motors, M&M, MG Motors face supply issues from China over coronavirus

Tata Motors, Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) and MG Motor India on Sunday said they are facing challenges in terms of component supply from coronavirus hit-China. M&M has reported a 42 per cent decline in total sales at 32,476 units in February. "...because of the unforeseeable challenges on the parts-supply from China, our BS VI ramp-up has been affected," Veejay Ram Nakra, Chief of Sales and Marketing, Automotive Division, M&M Ltd said in a statement. This has resulted in high de-growth in billing volume for February and dealer inventory is now under 10 days, he said. "Going into March, we anticipate the challenge on parts-supply to continue for another few weeks, before we get back to normalcy," he added. Girish Wagh, President, Commercial Vehicles Business Unit, Tata Motors Ltd said the outbreak of Covid-19 in China and a recent fire incident at one of its strategic vendors affected the vehicle production and wholesale volumes. MG Motor India too reported lower retail ...

Tata Motors domestic sales drop 34% in Feb as coronavirus disrupts supplies

Girish Wagh, President, Commercial Vehicles Business Unit, Tata Motors Ltd said that commercial vehicle domestic sales in February was 35 per cent lower than last year

ADB to give $4 mn to member countries in Asia, Pacific to fight coronavirus

The funds will be available for all ADB developing member countries in updating and implementing their pandemic response plans

Coronavirus: Firms haven't expressed raw material supply concerns, says FM

The deadly virus which originated in China has claimed the lives of more than 2500 people in the country

Coronavirus may hit global GDP by $250 bn, cut growth: Industry body PHDCCI

PHDCCI President D K Aggarwal said disruptions in the global supply chains will not only hit China's exports but also the exports of the importing countries