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Global industry hampered by extraordinary shortages

2021-07-11T19:37:21.141Z


DECRYPTION - The rapid economic recovery is causing an unprecedented situation of supply chain disruption. Europe is proving to be particularly vulnerable.


French people who wish to cycle during the summer may be disappointed. You cannot buy a bicycle quickly, especially if it is an electric bicycle. In question, the difficulties of supply. Japan's Shimano, the leader in quality brakes and gear shifting systems for bikes, is unable to supply the quantities requested. Almost all high-end frame makers are found in Taiwan, and they are overwhelmed as well. In the first half of the year, a French customer had to wait at least six months for the delivery of his electric bicycle. This period is likely to lengthen, because production is outright at a standstill at some manufacturers. Mustache Bike, a French electric bicycle specialist, has shut down its assembly line located in the Vosges for an indefinite period.

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It is in fact the vast majority of industries that are affected by this phenomenon of shortage.

The global economy came to a screeching halt in the spring

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Source: lefigaro

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