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Global PMI Levels in July Remain of Concern

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The data reinforces the warning signs of June and Q2, suggesting added contraction levels. Report authors noted that sector data of new orders indicated that contraction occurred across consumer, intermediate and investment goods industries. Commenting on the July data, Timothy R. Source: S&P Global and Other Sources.

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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. Commenting on the November data, Bennett Parrish, Global Economist at J.P. reported in October to 56.0 in November. reflecting a 1.1

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Global Wide Production PMI Levels Unchanged in February 2024

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However, the published index indicated expansion level was rather mild, and was missing PMI data from South Korea which experienced a slight PMI contraction. India again led all other regions, while Germany and Austria remain at highest levels of PMI contractionary levels.

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Global Manufacturing PMI Levels Rise in January 2024

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India led all other regions in overall PMI growth while Austria, Czechia and France were the bottom three contractionary conditions. Quicker declines in finished goods inventories and a softer reduction in pre-production stocks were noted. Further reductions in manufacturing employment were reported. and France being 43.1.

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Mindmap for the Fashion & Luxury Goods Market

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Adequate demand planning and accurate inventory investments are key to successful supply chain management in this fast-moving industry. Companies must invest in and balance their inventories more wisely to ensure optimal on-shelf availability in all commercial outlets. Choose country. Afghanistan. Ã…land Islands. American Samoa.

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Updated IT Subway Map: Major acquisitions in SC software

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This young, publicly listed American software vendor recently bought out Terra Technology, a specialist in demand sensing (short-term forecasting based on point-of-sale data). Such a system enables those companies to fulfil orders flexibly by dispatching the goods from various inventory points (e.g. Choose country. Afghanistan.