网络故障持续 日本朝日啤酒供应受阻

Core Insights - Asahi Group, a well-known Japanese beverage company, suffered a cyberattack at the end of September, leading to system failures that persisted until October 3, disrupting order processing and delivery operations [1][3] - The company is currently relying on manual data entry for urgent order shipments, while accepting food and soft drink orders but has suspended new orders for alcoholic beverages to prioritize the dispatch of existing stock [1][3] - The attack has resulted in inventory shortages of Asahi products in various convenience stores and restaurants, with some outlets preparing to offer substitute products due to anticipated shortages [3] Company Impact - Asahi Group's spokesperson indicated that the motive behind the cyberattack is still under investigation, and the company has canceled several promotional activities and postponed new product launches [3] - Reports suggest that the company may have been targeted by ransomware, although Asahi Group has declined to comment on this speculation [3] - Following the cyberattack, Asahi Group's stock price has dropped approximately 4%, reaching its lowest level since February [3] Industry Context - The incident is part of a broader trend, as multiple well-known companies, including Harrods and Marks & Spencer in the UK, have also experienced cyberattacks that disrupted their normal business operations [4]