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Added Signs of Global Manufacturing Upturn in May

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Signs of Global Manufacturing Upturn Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMIĀ® reportedly improved in May with output and new orders in indices on the rise. Rates of manufacturing contraction eased across Europe and in Japan. The May reading of 50.9 The May reading of 50.9

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The VF Corporation Invested in Supply Chain Agility Before COVID Made ā€œAgilityā€ the New Buzzword

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Mr. Bailey has worked most of his career at VF ā€“ as an industrial engineer in facilities, in strategic sourcing, running offshore operations, and now as the person in charge of the companyā€™s entire supply chain. VFCā€™s supply chain sourced over 410 million units of apparel, footwear, and accessories in their last fiscal year.

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The Greenest Mile: Planningā€™s Role in Supply Chain Sustainability

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Similarly, UPS has strong commitments to sustainability and invests in many options, such as alternative fuel vehicles, e-cycles in dense cities, and carbon offsets for purchase with shipping. We must plan, source, make, and deliver differently for supply chain sustainability. But what about the role of planning?

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Slight Decline in April Global Production and Supply Chain Activity Levels

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Decline in Global Manufacturing Output Levels Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMIĀ® declined in April. Production output levels and new order rates expanded in the latest month while stocks of purchases and supplier lead times were reflective of contractionary indicators.

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Molex Prizes Agility

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The fact that most manufacturers struggled to achieve supply chain agility during COVID is not news. Molex has more than 80 manufacturing facilities around the world supported by an 18,000 strong supplier eco-system that provide raw materials, electronic components, and services. The Molex Supply Chain. Keys to Success.

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November Global PMI Reporting Reflects Some Stabilization

Supply Chain Matters

In our prior highlights and perceptions of September and October published indices , we observed that the numbers once again signaled continued contraction in global manufacturing output and product demand levels. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. in November.

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How Machine Learning Optimizes the Supply Chain

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It advances digitization efforts, facilitates data cleaning, and streamlines supply chain planning, procurement, and execution. Benefits of Machine Learning in Supply Chain Management One of the most potent applications of machine learning lies in inventory management. Europe, China, and Singapore.