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Peril of EV Start-Ups: Fisker’s Investor Warning

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Since that time, the company’s first model was subsequently outsourced to industry contract manufacturing services provider Magna Steyr utilizing a production facility located in Austria. Shipping new vehicles from Austria to the U.S. © Copyright 2024, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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

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However, we discern some added signs excess inventories and of production sourcing shifts. Further concerning was that the volume of warehouse finished goods inventories rose to the greatest extent in four months. percentage point increase in March while the Inventories sub-index dipped to the contraction value of 47.5,

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Global PMI Levels in August Remain Sluggish

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The lowest production performance and associated supply chain activity levels were reported as that of Germany , Austria , Czech Republic , United Kingdom and Poland. The inventories index decreased 2.1 manufacturers are continuing to draw down inventory levels. Continued Contraction Levels for the U.S. All rights reserved.

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Global PMI Levels in July Remain of Concern

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Morgan indicated in part: “ Near-term forward looking indicators also headed lower, most notably the finished goods orders-to-inventory ratio which fell further below 1,0 from an already contractionary reading.” Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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November Global PMI Reporting Reflects Some Stabilization

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A continued subdued product demand environment and added caution reportedly led to a decline in overall purchasing activity, lower levels of inventory and improved supplier delivery times. Austria was indicated as the worst performer, followed by Germany and France. The reported November value posted a six-month high value of 44.2,

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Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Stabilize in February

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Countries experiencing sequential monthly lows were noted as France, Austria and Germany , the latter recording a 46.3 Likewise, consumer goods related industry segments would want to believe that inventory over hangs are being resolved and that inventory replenishment buying cycles are soon in the cards. All rights reserved.

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September and Q3 Global PMI Levels Remain in Contraction

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Reportedly, destocking activities increased with finished product and raw materials inventories decreasing by the end of the quarter. Reportedly, with the exception of Greece , all other EU countries registered PMI declines, with Germany and Austria having the fastest rates of production declines. was relatively unchanged from the 49.0