Supply chain managers unable to predict and hedge against sudden oil price spikes caused by geopolitical disruptions

Companies dependent on oil and fuel face unpredictable cost explosions when geopolitical events (like Red Sea shipping attacks) suddenly spike prices, making budgeting and margin forecasting impossible. Current hedging tools are expensive, require significant capital, and don't provide real-time alerts to emerging threats. Supply chain teams lack actionable intelligence to make rapid procurement decisions before prices surge.