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Another Asian Trip and Added Apple Sourcing Options

Supply Chain Matters

According to a published report from global news site CNN , the consumer electronics icon has invested upwards of $16 billion in production sourcing since 2009, with the equivalent of fostering more than 200,000 jobs. Production currently sourced include products such as iPad , AirPod and the Apple Watch.

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

Supply Chain Matters

Thailand a Regional Standout A further regional standout, manufacturers across Thailand have reportedly experienced the fastest rates of demand for products on record, with production levels easing somewhat in May. The S&P Global Thailand Manufacturing PMI® declined from this survey’s record 60.4 value in April to 58.2

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Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Continue to Stabilize in March and Q1-2023

Supply Chain Matters

A specific statement that caught our attention indicated: “ Supply chains continued to recover from the immense pressure experienced through much of the past three-and-one-half years, as average vendor lead times shortened to the greatest extent since May 2009.” China’s expansion was noted as marginal by the end of Q1.

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Global Manufacturing Activity Continues Downward Trajectory at the Close of 2022

Supply Chain Matters

The report authors indicated that the December PMI reading is the lowest since the first half of 2009, with the implication a significant loss in momentum. For the developing regions sector, India remains a standout, followed by Thailand , Mexico and Indonesia. The S&P Global India Manufacturing PMI® for December was 56.3,

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Benchmarking Success: Focus on what Matters

Logistics Bureau

He joined Logistics Bureau Group back in 2009 and commenced by running the benchmarking business known as Benchmarking Success. In 1995 I dived head first into the supply chain space in Asia when I was asked to start up a 3PL business in Thailand for TNT from scratch. What makes them tick? What ticks them off?

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August 2022 Global Manufacturing Indices- Declining Momentum Accelerating

Supply Chain Matters

The top three regions exhibiting PMI growth were noted as India, Australia and Thailand. Barring the initial pandemic lockdown months, this is the steepest downturn in US manufacturing seen since the global financial crisis in 2009.”. The bottom three were listed as Poland , Taiwan and Myanmar. the same value as that of July.

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My Vision for Supply Chain 2020? Deep Integration!

Arkieva

We are exposed to tier-2 risks but are unaware and only discover it after the Japan earthquakes or the Thailand floods. The financial crisis of 2008-2009 has given a major push to do more with less. We have outsourced big chunks of manufacturing but are stuck with inflexible supply contracts.