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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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Offering Prayers While Looking Down the Barrel of a Gun

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In 2008-2009, nine died and hundreds became ill. The investigation into the activity at PCA began in 2009, after the U.S. The manufacturers sourced the peanut butter primarily on cost. Sentenced to twenty-eight years in prison, I am sitting at my desk watching Stewart say that “he was sorry” on public television.

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PRO Point of View: Pascale de Felix, Global Sourcing Director – Methods, Tools & Responsible Sourcing at the Bel Group

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Global Sourcing Director – Methods, Tools & Responsible Sourcing (Bel Group). She is the Global Sourcing Director – Methods, Tools & Responsible Sourcing, and she has 10 years of experience in Responsible Purchasing. Pascale de Felix . Pascale, how did you get into responsible purchasing?

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Earth Day spotlight: What it means to be a Benefit Corporation in CPG

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Purely Elizabeth is a better-for-you granola brand that was founded in 2009 by Elizabeth Stein. The company is committed to making healthy, delicious snacks that are also good for the planet, with its mission being to create something that is “more than just a food brand… that can help people thrive on their wellness journey.”

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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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Logistics Industry’s Slow Economic Comeback Continues in Spite of Challenges

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trillion, an increase of $114 billion from 2009. percent from 2009 levels, with trucking lagging behind the performance of other modes, rising only 9.3 percent from 2009 levels, with trucking lagging behind the performance of other modes, rising only 9.3 Business logistics costs rose to $1.2 Transportation costs were up 10.3