US EditionJapan is running out of Asahi beer because of a cyberattack
Most of Asahi’s 30 Japanese factories remain idle after a ransomware attack, causing supply disruptions and risking shortages of the best-selling Super Dry beer, company says.
- Seven & I Holdings and other retailers in Japan warn of possible Asahi Super Dry beer shortages after a cyber attack disrupted production and distribution at Asahi Group Holdings.
- Asahi has not provided a timeline for resolving the issues, causing a 12% drop in its shares over the week, according to recent reports.
- The disruption has affected logistics, causing some retailers to suspend shipments of Asahi beer and other products, noted by a Seven & I representative.
- Restaurant operators are exploring alternative brands, with some expressing concerns about potential panic buying amid the shortage.
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Asahi beer shortage fears mount in Japan as cyber attack wreaks havoc
The brewing giant has halted production at most of its factories in Japan after suffering a system failure caused by a hack. Japan is reportedly set for a shortage of Asahi beer after the drinks group was forced to halt factory production in the wake of a cyber attack. The Japanese brewing giant revealed on Monday it had suffered a system failure caused by a hack, which was affecting its operations in Japan and meant it had to pause all its orde…
The group's production and deliveries have been affected since Monday, fuelling the fear of stock disruptions in the archipelago.
Japanese brewer Asahi is facing severe shortages due to a cyberattack. Most of the Asahi Group's factories in Japan have been shut down since the ordering and delivery system was hit by the attack on Monday. Major Japanese retailers have warned customers that shortages of Asahi products may occur. Japanese supermarket chain FamilyMart has reported that Asahi has temporarily suspended deliveries of its products. According to FamilyMart, there is …
A ransomware attack on Japan's largest brewery has cut off supply for days, and control has yet to recover, to the despair of many.
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