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Added Signs of Global Manufacturing Upturn in May

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides readers and clients with a further installment in our global supply chain assessment series in providing highlights on reported May 2024 global PMI activity levels. Signs of Global Manufacturing Upturn Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. The May reading of 50.9

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2024: Planning for Success Amid the Uncertainty

Logistics Viewpoints

However, it’s only early February 2024, and we already have several major disruptions impacting supply chains. As Alan Amling at the University of Tennessee put it, “2024 is riddled with uncertainty.” Sourcing and procurement comes in close second at 88 percent, followed by innovation at 87 percent.

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Global Wide Manufacturing Output Strengthens in March 2024

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides readers a further installment in our global supply chain assessment series in providing highlights on reported March 2024, and Q1-2024 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Strengthen Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P.

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Trends 2024: Risk Management

Enterra Insights

Journalist Ben Unglesbee reports, “Extreme weather events are the top risk facing supply chains in 2024, according to an annual outlook report from Everstream Analytics. in 2024, according to the World Bank. manufacturing exports but will reduce purchasing power for imported materials, components, and equipment.”[6]

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Inventory Control in Manufacturing: 7 Strategies to Maximize Service Levels and Profit Amid Disruption

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Like most industries, manufacturers around the world are feeling the pinch of inventory disruption brought on by shortages and other supply chain challenges. But manufacturers are unique. What is Manufacturing Inventory Control? What is Manufacturing Inventory Control? 4 Common Inventory Pitfalls Manufacturers Must Avoid.

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Survey Reinforces Supply Management Job Satisfaction

Supply Chain Matters

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides highlights of the ASCM Supply Chain Professional 2024 Salaries and Careers Global Report released this week. The 2024 report represents the 7 th consecutive year. Reportedly over 5,000 respondents from North America and Europe participated in this year’s survey which was conducted during February.

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Food Inflation, Part Two: Consumers React to High Food Prices

Enterra Insights

He explains, “We’re seeing significant moves towards white-label purchases. ” One strategy CPG manufacturers have tried is shrinkflation. ’ … Consumer packaged goods manufacturers are well aware of public’s attitude towards shrinkflation. .”[3] How is consumer behavior changing?