Flooding in Italy stokes fears of climate-induced supply chain delays

Italy’s Prato region, known for fabric manufacturing, has been hit with floods, impacting suppliers. It’s the latest sign of climate change’s impact on the luxury supply chain, and has raised alarm bells for manufacturing and raw materials sourcing capabilities.
Flooding in Italy stokes fears of climateinduced supply chain delays
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Catastrophic floods hit Tuscany in Italy earlier this month, following the floods in the Emilia-Romagna region in May. With climate disasters becoming more prevalent in the country, where so much of the luxury supply chain is based, brands and their suppliers are weighing the costs.