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Global Production Levels Falling At the End of 2023

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides a further installment in our global supply chain assessment in the highlights on reported December 2023, Q3-2023, and full year global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMIĀ® ended 2023 on a noted lackluster footing. at the end of 2023.

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Snapshot of 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains- Part Two

Supply Chain Matters

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares select individual prediction snapshots that are included in our annual 2023 predictions for industry and global supply chains research advisory. Background. Higher cost levels will need to be mitigated or reduced. Prediction Implications.

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What Should Supply Chain Management Teams Anticipate in 2023 and Beyond- Part Two

Supply Chain Matters

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate, Supply Chain Matters blog unveils part two of a summarized overview of our annual prediction themes for industry and global supply chains for the year 2023 and beyond. Economic and Business Challenges Expected in 2023. Overall Themes for the Year 2023.

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This Week in Logistics News (April15 ā€“ 20)

Logistics Viewpoints

Although CMA CGM is best known for being a large container shipping company, it is also the parent of CEVA Logistics. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published an article on the increasing use of machinery to create made-to-fit boxes for more efficient fulfillment shipping. In percentage terms, Vietnam’s exports grew the most.

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Memorial Day 2023

Enterra Insights

3] The unknown soldier’s remains were retrieved from a cemetery in France and sent by ship to the United States. ”[4] The Army notes, “During the Vietnam War era, advances in science and technology made identification of the dead increasingly accurate. service members from the Vietnam War. Capitol Rotunda.

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Global Wide Manufacturing Output Strengthens in March 2024

Supply Chain Matters

percentage points higher that the December 2023 ending value. along with Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia. percentage point increase over the average of Q4-2023. with the Q4-2023 quarterly average of 52.2, percentage points higher than the Q4-2023 average of 49.3. The March reading of 50.6 reflecting a 1.3

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The VF Corporation Invested in Supply Chain Agility Before COVID Made ā€œAgilityā€ the New Buzzword

Logistics Viewpoints

In Asia, Vietnam and Bangladesh are more important sourcing locations. The old product development process involved shipping prototypes back and forth. During COVID, VF responded to COVID-driven consumer behaviors by adding new omnichannel capabilities like buy-online, pick-up-in-store and ship-from-store.