Supply chain conferences: quake damage

Those looking to attend supply chain conferences will not be shocked by news that several Tokyo-based camera manufacturers are reporting problems with the supply chain.

Companies including Nikon, Canon and Konica Minolta, which all have bases around the earthquake-affected city, have been hit by the natural disaster.

Production has been suspended in some factories, according to Reuters, but it is expected to resume shortly.

Canon reported that it had suffered from a lack of gasoline, and so had to cease manufacturing until later this week. Power cuts and shortages are thought to have affected many of the plants.

Other industries have also been hit by the effects of the disaster, including the financial industry. The BBC reported last week that supply chain fears were shaking up the stock market.