"That's because Asahi, the maker of Japan's best-selling beer, was forced to halt production at most of its 30 factories in the country at the end of last month after being hit by a cyber-attack. While all of its facilities in Japan - including six breweries - have now partially reopened, its computer systems are still down. That means it has to process orders and shipments manually - using pen, paper and fax machines - resulting in much fewer shipments than before the attack."
"Asahi accounts for about 40% of Japan's beer market, so its problems are having a major impact on bars, restaurants and retailers. The company has apologised "for any difficulties caused by the recent attack" but has not yet said when it expects its operations to be fully up and running again. The BBC visited convenience stores and supermarkets in Tokyo and Hokkaido - where workers said they were selling their current stock"
Asahi halted production at most of its 30 Japanese factories after a cyber-attack, forcing partial reopenings while computer systems remain offline. The company must process orders and shipments manually with pen, paper and fax, greatly reducing shipment volumes. Asahi supplies about 40% of Japan's beer market, creating shortages for bars, restaurants, convenience stores and supermarkets. Retailers report limited stocks of Asahi beer and soft drinks, with suppliers reserving inventory for larger customers. Some retailers warn shortages could persist for weeks. Asahi apologised "for any difficulties caused by the recent attack" and has not provided a timeline for full operational recovery.
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