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

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Source: S&P Global Monthly PMI Reporting Highlights of Regional Reporting Continued High expansion in India Manufacturing activity levels across India remained at high expansion levels in May, outpacing all other regions. compared to a value of 49.2 Both the production index and new orders index remained at contraction values.

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Sustainable Forestry: Can We Get It Right?

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Corporate Commitments to Zero Deforestation and Responsible Sourcing. An increasing number of major multinational companies are committing to tackle deforestation issues in their supply chains in a view to enhancing environmental and social impacts through responsible sourcing. International Cooperation and Major Leaps Forward.

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Disruption in China Ripples Across Global Supply Chains in April 2022

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The report specifically indicated: “ Average purchase prices rose to one of the greatest extents during the past 11 years, leading to the joint-steepest increase in output charges since the series began in October 2009.”. . China’s Specific Impact. in April, from the value of 49.5 reported for March. from a value of 56.5