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July 2022 Global Manufacturing Indices Indicating Declining Momentum

Supply Chain Matters

Commenting on the July report, Chris Williamson, Chief Business Economist at S&P Global indicated in-part: “ With the exception of pandemic lockdown periods, July saw US manufacturers report the toughest business conditions since 2009.

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Disruption in China Ripples Across Global Supply Chains in April 2022

Supply Chain Matters

They collectively provide evidence that the prior disruptions still occurring among industry supply chains, compounded by the latest manufacturing, logistics and transportation disruptions occurring in China, will have a longer economic and service level effect in the coming months. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Declined.

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Three Lies and a Truth

Supply Chain Shaman

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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Global Production Activity Levels Unchanged In May But Provide Added Warning Signs

Supply Chain Matters

Sub-indexes related to new orders and new export orders reportedly also contracted further in May raising concerns that the country’s consumer goods consumption will likely have to be the engine of near-term growth. compared to a value of 49.2 Both the production index and new orders index remained at contraction values. respectively.

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Reducing Supply Chain Costs

Logistics Bureau

Whether supplier here means the enterprise delivering raw materials or subassemblies to your factory, or a third party service provider such as a shipping or logistics company, there is a happy medium to be found between possibly using too few (and sacrificing competitive prices) and too many (and sacrificing economies of scale). Conclusion.