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Cyberattack on Japan's largest cold-chain operator disrupts KFC, supermarket supplies

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Cyberattack on Japan's largest cold-chain operator disrupts KFC, supermarket supplies

A cyberattack on Nichirei Logistics Group, Japan's largest cold-chain operator, disrupted ingredient deliveries to Kentucky Fried Chicken and other major restaurant chains. The attack caused operational strain for food service businesses dependent on the logistics provider's supply capabilities.

Why it matters: Restaurants and food service operators using Nichirei face immediate supply chain disruptions; practitioners should assess critical dependencies on third-party logistics providers and develop contingency plans for supplier outages.

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