Head of the European auto industry’s association says more semiconductor plants are needed in the region
Costs for manufacturing and services companies rise at steepest-ever rate, IHS Markit survey shows
August decline raises concerns that bloc’s economic rebound may run out of steam
Shortages of component have squeezed industries from carmaking to consumer electronics
Volunteers in the global war on waste try to prolong the life of devices and appliances
Disruption caused by Covid pandemic is feeding into higher prices and weighing on economic recovery
Supply bottlenecks and worries over increasing Covid infection numbers weigh on economy
Growth in services sector but supply chain disruption holds back manufacturing and drives up costs
Output constraints due to supply chain bottlenecks weigh on economic recovery
Company to extend production from electric buses to vans as new chief Palmer aims to compete with Yutong and BYD
Explosive growth of ecommerce has alerted investors to unglamorous business of cardboard boxes
Shortages of semiconductors and other materials hold back key driver of economic recovery
Bosch executive says switch underlines commuters’ desire to avoid public transport and cars
Country forecast to produce 400,000 fewer vehicles than expected this year due to supply problems
Warning from parts maker Bosch comes as shortage of semiconductors shows no sign of easing
Manufacturers heavily reliant for parts on Japan’s Shimano struggle to meet demand
Record orders as rich customers enjoy holiday havens on the sea to escape crowds and threat of Covid-19
Failure to refinance the two sites reflect increasing financial strains in GFG Alliance
Manufacturing PMI in euro area rose in April to highest level since 1997, says IHS Markit
Confidence about business outlook dented by shortages of parts and materials, survey finds
Manufacturing index hits highest level since records began in 1997
Manufacturing sentiment hit record high this month before fresh lockdowns were imposed
Supply chain problems cause raw materials shortage and push up input costs
Manufacturers are passing rising cost on to clients, fuelling inflation in the eurozone
Extra costs may be passed to supermarkets and consumers, if prices remain elevated at 6-year highs
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