Recently, the numerous challenges confronting the global supply chain have come to the forefront of public attention.
An industry observation article released by DHL points out that there are five major risks in the global supply chain in 2025. Firstly, climate change poses a significant threat. In 2024, floods accounted for 70% of weather - related risks, and with the continuous rise in ocean temperatures, the majority of companies are expected to face more frequent disruptions or interruptions to their supply chains due to weather events. Secondly, the instability of international and regional situations brings risks. Tensions in the Middle East, the Russia - Ukraine conflict, and tariff hikes expose the global trade network and multiple industries to multiple geopolitical risks. Thirdly, the increase in cyber - crime also threatens the supply chain. In 2025, the greatest risk of cyber - attacks may come from secondary suppliers, and the entire logistics supply chain is under the threat of cyber - security. Additionally, restrictions on rare metals and minerals have become a major challenge. With growing demand but decreasing supply, coupled with new tariff policies and other factors, these commodities have become more expensive and difficult to obtain. Finally, the issue of strikes cannot be ignored. The growing calls for improving the working conditions of low - wage workers may affect the stable operation of the supply chain.
In the technology sector, the supply chain of NVIDIA's RTX 50 - series graphics cards is currently facing severe challenges. Due to the continuously surging global demand for semiconductors, NVIDIA is under immense supply - chain pressure. The already - launched RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 graphics cards are in short supply, and the planned mass production of the RTX 5070 in February and the RTX 5060 in March have had to be postponed.
As a crucial country in the global supply chain, China is also facing new challenges. With the enhancement of China's competitiveness in the supply chain, developed countries have launched trade and technology wars. At the same time, the manufacturing capabilities and supply - chain growth potential of developing countries are significant. The supply - chain diversification strategy has led international brands to disperse to other regions. China needs to actively participate in the construction of parallel supply chains to maintain its leading position.
Experts say that the interconnectedness of the global supply chain and the complexity of international trade are important factors contributing to these challenges. Enterprises and governments around the world need to work together to enhance the resilience and flexibility of the supply chain in response to the ever - changing global economic environment.
