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Global Wide Manufacturing Output Strengthens in March 2024

Supply Chain Matters

New order growth reportedly accelerated at the fastest in nearly three plus year, which is a likely indication that this region has become the new go-to for China Plus product sourcing strategies. This index is a compilation of seven termed ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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Global Production Levels Falling At the End of 2023

Supply Chain Matters

This index is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Declines in the manufacturing sector were noted for Myanmar , Thailand , and Malaysia. These nations reportedly account for 98 percent of ASEAN manufacturing value added. by the end of the year.

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July 2022 Global Manufacturing Indices Indicating Declining Momentum

Supply Chain Matters

The bottom three were listed as Poland , Taiwan and Myanmar. . An uncertain picture relative to ongoing labor unrest among supply chain workers coupled with ongoing uncertainty relative to global and domestic transportation and logistics services provides additional challenges for supply network and supply management professionals.

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Conflict Worsens Global Food Insecurity

Enterra Insights

Considering that the world’s population is increasing by one billion people every 11 to 12 years, losing any source of food is big problem. .”[1] Recently, it seems like the world is filled with violence and conflict. I was recently struck by arguments presented by Arif Husain ( @WFPChiefEcon ), Chief Economist at the U.N.

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August 2022 Global Manufacturing Indices- Declining Momentum Accelerating

Supply Chain Matters

The bottom three were listed as Poland , Taiwan and Myanmar. Whereas the coming four months are generally viewed as a peak period for production and global transportation resource needs, we sense far more muted levels with added risks of excess capacity prevalent. Uncertainty remains a keen factor in planning and resource assessments.

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Supply Chain Disruptions Are New Opportunities – LogiSYM October/November 2020

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

It even took authorities some time to recognise the vital importance of warehouse logistics, supply chain continuity, truck drivers and other transport operators. Arising from the pandemic is risk diversification i.e. reducing sourcing risks from China. Chairman — Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transportation (CILT).

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Global Wide Production PMI Levels Unchanged in February 2024

Supply Chain Matters

We view such an indicator as clear evidence that sourcing for lowest cost manufacturing is again apparent among multi-industry supply networks. This index is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand , and Vietnam. Contrasting Reporting for U.S. in January, and 49.7