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How is the Logistics Economy Holding Up?

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain and logistics functions have been one of the most volatile in the global economy of the last four years. I also looked at changes in exports by the US, Europe, and China. However, China and the US were among the 8 countries where output increased. The post How is the Logistics Economy Holding Up?

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Global Wide Manufacturing Output Strengthens in March 2024

Supply Chain Matters

Growth expansion has returned across China and the U.S. The Eurozone remains a drag on global manufacturing output with reportedly steep downturns again occurring in Germany and Austria. along with Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia. Q1-2024 Highlights The average PMI level for the three months of Q1-2024 was 50.3 reflecting a 1.3

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Most desirable logistics location of Europe in 2018

Supply Chain Movement

The Netherlands is the best region for a logistics base according to the ‘VerkehrsRundschau Markenstudie ImageRanking’. The market study by VerkehrsRundschau (a leading German magazine with a website about transport and logistics) assessed the attractiveness of the countries close to Germany as a base for logistics activities.

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

Many people get really confused about KPIs or Key Performance Indicators in Logistics and Supply Chain operations. Cost as a percentage of sales (Logistics or Supply Chain). Supply Chain KPIs are Essential – The Right Ones! The information on this page WILL help you get it right. Which ones to use?… … How many to use?

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Is Logistics Outsourcing Right for Your Company?

Supply Chain Movement

More shippers today appear to be outsourcing some or all of their logistics. How does a company decide that outsourcing logistics is the right choice? Is logistics outsourcing right for your company? Taiwan, Province of China. Please fill in the following fields to activate the download button. Choose country. Antarctica.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 27-31, 2014)

Talking Logistics

Robinson Opens Austria Office. Wal-Mart to upgrade China vendor compliance after state TV criticism ( Reuters ). Ratings for President Obama’s “State of the Union” address were the lowest since 2000 , but if you tuned in, he raised a couple of points related to supply chain and logistics. UPS Releases 4Q Results.

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Global Wide Production PMI Levels Unchanged in February 2024

Supply Chain Matters

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. The February 2024 reading of 50.3 compared to a January reading of 50.0,