Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 3, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides commentary relative to July’s global manufacturing PMI indices relative to data indicating declining momentum, and some contraction among specific global regions. Global Wide Production Activity. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. slipping 2.3

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 5, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides our monthly highlights commentary reflecting on May 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices. Once again, the numbers signal a state of stabilization within global supply chain networks. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 3, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, we highlight the latest quantitative data related to global manufacturing PMI activity levels for April. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Declined. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Declined. The Global Manufacturing Output sub-index reportedly dropped to a contraction value of 48.5

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EcoVadis

JUNE 25, 2018

Producing forestry and agriculture products for export, e.g. into global supply chains, is an attractive means for many developing nations to create economic growth. It is estimated that about 12 percent of global anthropogenic CO2 emissions are generated from deforestation and forest degradation. Done responsibly, this can succeed.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 20, 2012

In 2009, the definition of supply chain resiliency was driven by the impact of the Great Recession. This heightened awareness on business continuity has increased the emphasis on supplier development and is changing the processes in procurement to focus from squeezing costs and terms to building relationships. We hope to see you there!

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 8, 2016

One central system and the strict minimum of people needed to raise and authorise an order are good ways to start. Costco is the third biggest grocery retailer in America, with turnover of a little under a third of that of the global leader Walmart ($87.3 A Grocery Chain Reduces Costs by Minimising Touch Points. billion, for 2013).

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