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October Global PMI Reporting-Continued Production Contraction

Supply Chain Matters

With output contracting for the fifth consecutive month and business optimism reportedly dipping to an 11-month low, the report pointed to cutbacks occurring in manufacturing employment, purchasing and inventory levels globally. The October PMI reported value fell to a three-month low of 48.8, down from the 49.2 value reported for September.

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November Global PMI Reporting Reflects Some Stabilization

Supply Chain Matters

contractionary mark for fifteen consecutive months and reportedly the longest sequence of deterioration since the period of December 2000 to February 2002. A continued subdued product demand environment and added caution reportedly led to a decline in overall purchasing activity, lower levels of inventory and improved supplier delivery times.

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Want to Succeed at a Large Firm? Become an Entrepreneur

Logistics Viewpoints

Those sites are primarily located in China, Hungary, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, and the United States. Tymon started at Jabil in 2002, after earning a degree in Industrial Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey. In winning the business, Jabil had committed themselves to being able to turn inventory 12 times a year.