Businesses in western Japan were reeling Wednesday from the impact of a powerful typhoon that devastated the area the previous day, causing disruptions to supply chains, stores and tourism operations.Manufacturers scrambled to find transportation alternatives as Kansai International Airport remains closed after a runway and the basement floor of a terminal building were flooded Tuesday by Typhoon Jebi, and a bridge connecting the airport on a manmade island in Osaka Bay to the mainland was severely damaged.Airport officials said Wednesday it may remain closed for around a week.Kansai Intern…READ FULL ARTICLE
