Exiger Perspectives

JANUARY 30, 2023

Despite legislation aimed at preventing labor and other human rights abuses in supply chains taking force in major countries including the United Kingdom, United States, Germany, and France, many companies are struggling to comply.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

This week, Russia again cutoff the major natural gas pipeline to European countries including Germany. With China, the Eurozone and the Unites States collectively accounting for two-thirds of global economic activity, it will be hard for any country to be insulated from supply chain and economic disruption.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

In our summary and perspectives focused on July 2022 reporting , we opined that July data reinforced a trending toward declining global supply chain production momentum. The August 2022 J.P. United States. The August 2022 Manufacturing ISM© Report on Business reported an August value of 52.8,

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The four largest European manufacturing economies, namely Germany, France, Italy and Spain , collectively remained at production contraction levels. percent in Q4-2022. percent in Q1-2023, after declining by 0.2 This may be the situation the German manufacturing sector is in.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides monthly highlight commentary and perspectives on published October 2022 global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. The October 2022 J.P. At the country level, Spain, Germany and Italy reported 29-month lows in PMI activity. United States. percent for 2022.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The September 2022 J.P. Of continued concern, manufacturing powerhouses of France , Germany, Spain and Italy each continuing to remain at contraction level PMI values, with the former two regions reaching 27- and 28-month lows. United States. Global Wide Production Activity. up from a 47.3 reported for August. for August.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

On 10 November 2021 at COP26, 19 countries – including Australia, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States of America (USA) – joined the first framework to establish zero emission maritime routes. Prepare for Anything: Supply Chain and Ecosystem Predictions for 2022 and beyond….

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

. … In 1918, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in World War I, then known as ‘the Great War.’ The Veterans Administration notes, “The theme for Veterans Day 2022 is ‘Honor.’ Footnotes. [1]

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 8, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters posting we provide highlights of manufacturing and supply chain developments involving electric vehicle automotive producers at the 2022 mid-year point. An added challenge has been the ramp-up of new manufacturing facilities in Austin, Texas and Berlin Germany. Volkswagen.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In 2022, the US passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to provide tax incentives and funding to create a clean energy economy. In contrast, the United States has made a significant breakthrough with the discovery of a massive lithium deposit along the Nevada-Oregon border. billion in 2022. from 2023 to 2030.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

THC and is legal in the United States.* billion USD in 2022. With that being said, a plethora of laws have been put in place that you need to be aware of, both federally and at the state level. However, it is recommended that you stay aware of the state of legalization as laws can always be altered or overturned.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2023

percentage points higher than the average value of Q4-2022 which was 48.9. as contrasted with the Q4-2022 average quarterly value of 49.5. The PMI values reflective of Germany and Austria both reached 34-month lows in March while both led in the expansion of post-production inventories. United States Two indices of U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 2, 2023

Countries experiencing sequential monthly lows were noted as France, Austria and Germany , the latter recording a 46.3 United States Two indices of U.S. Taiwan Taiwan’s activity as reflected in the S&P Global Taiwan Manufacturing PMI® showed its best performance since June 2022, rising 4.7 up slightly from 46.9,reported

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 3, 2023

Considerable weakness was noted for both Germany (a 38 month low) and Austria (a 39 month low) in July, both reporting the lowest PMI values in this sector. Germany’s July PMI activity level was the worst performance since May 2020. Mixed Signals for the United States Two indices of U.S. The July PMI dropped to 44.1

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BlueYonder

MARCH 5, 2018

For example, Grainger, the largest industrial distributor in the United States and number 3 in the world with revenue exceeding $10 billion, has seen online sales continuously become the larger contribution to the company’s total sales. Macpherson predicted that the figure will easily be 80 percent by 2022.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 5, 2023

To add further perspective to our prior Supply Chain Matters commentary indicating an economic and manufacturing recession now occurring in Germany , the separately reported HCOB Germany Manufacturing PMI© fell again in May to a value of 43.2 Continued Contraction for the United States Two indices of U.S. for May, 0.2

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BlueYonder

MARCH 5, 2018

For example, Grainger, the largest industrial distributor in the United States and number 3 in the world with revenue exceeding $10 billion, has seen online sales continuously become the larger contribution to the company’s total sales. Macpherson predicted that the figure will easily be 80 percent by 2022.

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Vinculum

MAY 17, 2022

A report mentioned by IMARC Group with title mainly called Account Reconciliation Software market includes Global Industry shares, opportunity, size, share, trends, and forecast 2022-2027. Billion by 2027, along with a CAGR of approximately 14.80% between 2022 and 2027. Breakup by Region: North America: (Canada, United States).

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 12, 2022

2022’s Top Omnichannel Retail Trends. Omnichannel is king in 2022. . According to Deloitte , 96% of retail executives believe consumers want a seamless experience across channels in 2022. With so many households in the United States having an Amazon Prime subscription, the expectations for two-day delivery come at no surprise.

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Vinculum

JUNE 3, 2022

North America (United States, Mexico, and Canada). Europe (Germany, UK, Italy, France, Russia, and the Rest of Europe). The post What is the Market for Global Omnichannel Commerce Platform in 2022? Demandware. Market divided based on regional analysis, and regions include. appeared first on Vinculum Group.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

Indeed, companies in the United States, Italy, Canada, Brazil, Australia, and China are already experiencing difficulties arising from t ier 2 supply interruptions. Industrial Relations Issues Adding to Container Woes in India and Germany. From Fuel to Fertiliser, Supply Shortages Start to Bite. increase in wages.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 14, 2023

5 Immediate Impacts of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 By Nat Josef Just when it seemed like bipartisanship was going the way of the dinosaurs, Congress recently came together to pass the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022, which President Biden signed into law on June 16th. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and John Thune (R-S.D.)

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Vinculum

AUGUST 10, 2020

E-commerce’s share of total retail sales is expected to rise over 15% in 2022 from 8.9% Amazon – United States. eBay – United States. Zalando – Germany. Groupon – United States. in 2017, totaling nearly 892 billion (apx) US dollars. The top largest eCommerce companies in the world are-.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2024

Output reportedly rose in China, India, Brazil and the United States , while declines continued in the Eurozone , Japan and the United Kingdom. India again led all other regions, while Germany and Austria remain at highest levels of PMI contractionary levels. Contrasting Reporting for U.S. This index posted a value of 52.2

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Logility

DECEMBER 20, 2022

We’ve already seen an example of this in late 2022, when the Biden administration acted to block the strike of thousands of railroad workers across the United States – an event that could have been catastrophic for U.S. Germany, South Africa, and South Korea were abundant in 2022. industry and the economy.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

The logistics infrastructure in China is wildly underdeveloped compared to the United States. China’s middle class surpassed the US’s middle class in 2015, and is larger than the combined middle class population of Germany, Spain, UK and France. The Chinese Middle Class Is Huge.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 22, 2021

According to the Toy Association, an industry trade group, about 85 percent of the toys sold in the United States are made in China. IKEA warns supply chain disruptions likely to last into 2022. So, toy makers are making difficult decisions about which toys to send to retailers as a result. billion.

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Resilinc

APRIL 4, 2023

The country has also joined Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US by implementing the same price caps from G7 on refined petroleum products in Russia. 2) EU The EU recently extended sanctions against Russia until February 24, 2024, making it the ninth package of sanctions introduced by the EU since February 2022.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 10, 2023

1822 – March 10, 1913) was an American abolitionist, humanitarian, and an armed scout and spy for the United States Army during the American Civil War. Albuterol , a drug used to treat patients with breathing problems, is currently in short supply in the United States, sparking concern that doctors may have to limit its use.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 26, 2023

Earlier this month, Supply Chain Matters highlighted operational performance in the quarter which included total global-wide vehicle deliveries amounting to a 36 percent year over year increase from that of Q1-2022. Sequentially, vehicle deliveries were 4 percent higher than the final quarter of 2022.

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Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Commodity and raw materials shortages won’t ease before the end of the year—and the semiconductor shortage will endure into 2022 and beyond. The pace of recovery in 2022 depends a great deal on worldwide vaccination rates and the spread of delta and other variants. 12-to-18-month outlook is mixed. The droughts in the U.S.

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ShipBob

MAY 11, 2020

Cross-border purchases will comprise 20% of all worldwide ecommerce by 2022. Here are some tips on how to start selling in the United States. when you’re shipping from the USA to Germany via USPS, it will change carriers to Germany’s local Deutsche Post). Faster growth.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 2, 2023

. … For proving that courage can be as contagious as fear, for stirring people and nations to come together in defense of freedom, for reminding the world of the fragility of democracy — and of peace — Volodymyr Zelensky and the spirit of Ukraine are TIME’s 2022 Person of the Year.”. Zelensky’s Unlikely Path to Leadership.

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NC State SCRC

MAY 11, 2023

S&P Global Mobility forecasts electric vehicle sales in the United States could reach 40 percent of total passenger car sales by 2030 , and more optimistic projections foresee electric vehicle sales surpassing 50 percent by 2030. As of October 2022, there were 1.7

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

That stated, the January report noted that only two of the five PMI sub-segments, output and vendor lead times, were consistent with an outright improvement in operating conditions. Output reportedly rose in China , India and Brazil and fell more slowly in the Eurozone , Japan and the United States. reported at the end of 2023.

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Exiger Perspectives

JULY 19, 2023

Regulations to Prevent Modern Slavery in Supply Chains UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 German Supply Chain Act 2023 France Duty of Vigilance Act 2017 Norwegian Transparency Act 2022 Swiss Ordinance Act 2023 EU Duty of Vigilance Legislation Australian Modern Slavery Act 2018 U.S. Compliance was required beginning in July 2022.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

For example, in the United States, “California Gov. Gavin Newsom and a group of legislators reached a last-minute compromise to extend the lifespan of the state’s last operating nuclear plant by up to five years. .”[1] Winning Converts ,” The New York Times, 5 July 2022. [3] ”[2]. Nuclear Waste.

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