No. 01
A global signal, a local decision
September 2026 supply-chain pressure is above the index’s long-run average. April’s increase ranks third in the acquired January 1998 onward workbook, while the direction of a twelve-month comparison changes with the start date. This reading asks what purchasing and operations managers should examine locally before changing a commitment. Data acquired 10 October 2026.
Supply-chain pressure · Index interpretation · Industry not classified
Publication date 12 Oct 2026 · Version 0.1