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Global StrategyApril 25, 20263 min read

The 105-Day Supply Chain Buffer: Mitigating Q3 and Q4 Logistics Logjams

Strategic advice on building a 105-day supply chain buffer to avoid the upcoming EU PPWR logistics bottleneck.

The August Bottleneck

We are now 105 days away from the August 12 EU PPWR enforcement. For the luxury industry, this represents a massive 'Logistics Logjam' as every major house attempts to swap their inventory for compliant packaging simultaneously in June and July.

Securing Your Buffer

To avoid the catastrophic costs of air-freight and customs delays in Q3, smart procurement teams are building a 105-Day Supply Chain Buffer. By securing their production slots with Muge now, they are ensuring that their compliant holiday inventory is already in European warehouses before the regulatory rush begins.

The Cost of Inaction

Waiting until May or June to audit your rigid structures is a recipe for Q4 disaster. The global capacity for high-end, compliant fiber packaging is finite. Don't let your brand's most valuable quarter be derailed by a lack of structural readiness. Secure your buffer today.

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