Topic
supply shortage
Commodities Energy & Petrochemicals #coal#power plants
45 Indian power plants face critically low coal stocks as monsoon hits supply
India's Central Electricity Authority data showed 45 power plants with critically low coal stocks as of August 25, up from 31 at end-July. Monsoon rains hit mining and transport in Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, while weaker-than-normal rainfall lifted electricity demand. BigMint reported stocks fell 19% in August to 30.95 million tonnes, about 10 days of operation.
Aug 27, 2026 1 source
Supply Chain SC Risk & Resilience #mac mini#apple
Months After Apple Warned of Low Supply, Mac Mini Shortage Persists with Long Lead Times and Price Hikes
Three months after Apple CEO Tim Cook admitted the company was caught off guard by Mac Mini demand, supply remains constrained. Lead times for high-RAM configurations stretch to three months, and Apple has raised prices by up to 25% due to memory component shortages. Procurement teams should expect extended lead times and higher costs through at least 2027.
Jul 29, 2026 1 source