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Manufacturers ''experiencing component supply problems''

6 August 2010
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Manufacturers ''experiencing component supply problems''Difficulties relating to the supply of components are hindering manufacturers in the UK and Europe, it has been asserted.

In an article for the Financial Times, Hal Weitzman warned that such problems could lead to disruptions to production and may even place businesses'' recovery from the economic downturn in jeopardy.

He explained that a number of leading international companies have had supply chain issues in recent months, including Audi, Porsche, Boeing and Caterpillar.

Those concerned with demand planning and employing inventory control techniques may be particularly interested in his comments that distribution networks were heavily affected by the recession and some are struggling to cope with growing order books.

Mr Weitzman noted that 51 per cent of US manufacturing enterprises polled recently by MFG.com had experienced "significant supply chain disruptions" between April and June 2010.

His comments come as the latest purchasing managers'' index for the UK''s production industry revealed it is continuing to grow, standing at 57.3 in July this year.ADNFCR-3058-ID-800015963-ADNFCR
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