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Exploding pagers deliver a supply chain warning

September 26, 2024 2 min read
author Anamika Mishra, Sub Editor
Recent lethal attacks involving hand-held pagers and walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah militants in Lebanon have not only demonstrated advanced spycraft but also underscored significant vulnerabilities within the global supply chain. The intricate nature of this supply chain presents challenges that may exceed the capacities of governments and corporations to monitor and manage effectively. The complexity of global supply chains has long been acknowledged, with the COVID-19 pandemic revealing how longer production journeys increase the risks of delays and escalating costs.

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