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How is the Logistics Economy Holding Up?

Logistics Viewpoints

Or have these concerns been replaced with cost-price inflation and compressed profit margins? The second pattern that jumps out is an ongoing reduction in volatility of change. In contrast, the overall manufacturing PMI for the Eurozone was quite weak with Germany and Austria reporting the lowest levels. But what about now?

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Elon Musk Ensures that Product Development is Not Siloed

Logistics Viewpoints

I attended the SAP Spend Connect Live conference in Vienna, Austria a couple weeks ago. His goal was to get the cost of each engine to a tenth of what it then cost. To lower costs Musk employs what he calls an “idiot index.” To lower costs Musk employs what he calls an “idiot index.” Musk smiled.

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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

15 countries, Austria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Uruguay and Wales declared that they will collaborate towards realizing 100 percent zero emission new trucks and bus sales by 2040. Roughly half of .

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o9 Solutions and Genpact Partner to Digitally Transform Supply Chain of Eckes-Granini

o9 Solutions

The implementation will reduce supply chain costs and inventories, eliminate excess inventory, waste and duplicative processes and enhance operating efficiencies to support long-term goals. We are excited to help Eckes-Granini grow its business in Europe.

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Global Wide Manufacturing Output Strengthens in March 2024

Supply Chain Matters

The Eurozone remains a drag on global manufacturing output with reportedly steep downturns again occurring in Germany and Austria. As stated, the March report pointed to further increases in both input costs and selling prices by the end of the first quarter. reflecting a 1.3 percentage point increase over the average of Q4-2023.

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November Global PMI Reporting Reflects Some Stabilization

Supply Chain Matters

Austria was indicated as the worst performer, followed by Germany and France. The November report narrative further indicated that European manufacturer’s initiated additional job cuts for the sixth month running. The reported November value posted a six-month high value of 44.2, reflecting a 1.1 reported for October. declined 0.4

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September and Q3 Global PMI Levels Remain in Contraction

Supply Chain Matters

Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI®, compiled by S&P Global in association with ISM and IFPSM , provided a banner headline of weaker intakes of new orders leading to reduced production output. Manufacturers reportedly signaled: “ the softest reductions in both output and total new work since April, though declines remained marked overall.”