Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 2, 2023

Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Morgan Manufacturing PMI® , compiled by S&P Global in association with ISM and IFPSM , halted a consecutive five-months of contraction levels to that of no-change. The S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI® had a February value of 47.3,

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2023

Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Morgan Manufacturing PMI® , compiled by S&P Global in association with ISM and IFPSM , provided a banner headline of global manufacturing output showing signs of stabilizing at the conclusion of Q1. That stated, the reported 49.6

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

In this week’s news… XPO Logistics Acquires Optima Service Solutions. In 3PL news, XPO Logistics announced that it has acquired Optima Service Solutions, LLC, “a leading non-asset provider of last-mile logistics services for major retailers and manufacturers in the United States” for $26.6 percent.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 3, 2023

The July numbers signal a continued downturn in global manufacturing conditions with output and new order rates reportedly falling at faster rates. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Manufacturing production reportedly decreased for the second consecutive month.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2014

Robinson Opens Austria Office. Maersk Container Industry to Launch New technology with Big Potential. 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. Be Sociable, Share!

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 6, 2023

With the closing of the third quarter, the numbers once again signal added contraction in global manufacturing output as product demand levels weaken. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. This index has now remained below the 50.0

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Elementum

DECEMBER 2, 2015

China’s Tianjin port suffered a devastating explosion in August which left many manufacturers, insurers and shipping supply chains crippled. New productions are also in line in Slovakia, Austria and Brazil. billion in losses, considering it is the fourth most costly man-made disaster ever for the insurance industry.

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Supply Chains Rock

JANUARY 4, 2011

Another interesting supply chain point about the Mini Countryman is that it is being made in Styria, Austria, land of delicious pumpkin seed oil -- trust me it is delicious. About.com - Martins Logistics Blog. EU Logistics Hub Blog. Industrial Interface. Latin American Logistics. Manufacturing Central.

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Supply Chains Rock

MARCH 16, 2010

Living in Switzerland and before now in Austria it is much, much easier to find locally manufactured products from pens and pencils to clothes. About.com - Martins Logistics Blog. EU Logistics Hub Blog. Industrial Interface. Latin American Logistics. Manufacturing Central. Why should you care?

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Supply Chains Rock

JUNE 3, 2009

I still have bitter memories of all the T-Mobile shops in Austria running out of iPhones on the launch day. I think in coming year SCM industry will grow a lot. About.com - Martins Logistics Blog. EU Logistics Hub Blog. Industrial Interface. Latin American Logistics. Manufacturing Central.

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Material Handling & Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2017

The product was unproven, and, given that the startup had a pittance in the bank, the manufacturer had doubts about its long-term viability. He didn’t identify the manufacturer he was pitching. Austria-based AMS recognized the potential of optical sensors in 2011 when it acquired Texas Advanced Optoelectronic Solutions Inc.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2024

Slight Rise in Global Wide Production Activity Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® was headlined with back-to-back expansion levels in February. These latter two dimensions are a reflection of overall multi-industry supply network activity levels and momentum.

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Unleashed

JULY 7, 2021

73% of consumers say they ‘”definitely or probably” will change their consumption habits to reduce their environmental impact ( Nielsen ), presenting a huge opportunity for food manufacturers. So what are the eco-friendly food packaging options available to the food and drink industry right now? The world wants to go green.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 19, 2023

BOSTON – December 19, 2023 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, welcomed members of its partner ecosystem to the ToolsGroup/Engage Alliances Summit 2023 in Vienna, Austria. Our thriving customer base relies on the innovations born of this partnership,” said Amnon Rasner, CEO.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Specifically, the top countries most impacted by the Suez Canal blockage include the UK, Germany, Belgium, France, Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Turkey, and Austria. The post This Week in Logistics News (March 27 – April 3) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 12, 2023

On May 4, we featured for readers the industry breaking news that Flexport will acquire the logistics the logistics fulfillment operations of online retail platform provider Shopify. Backed by GIC Singapore , Tiger Global , Qualcomm Ventures , and Falcon Edge , Locus Robotics has helped many global customers across industries.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

They especially encourage manufacturing and design enterprises that import, process and then re-export goods. For clarity, here’s a quick definition of each term: A free trade zone – or free zone as it is also known – can refer to specific-purpose manufacturing facilities.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 30, 2021

My undergraduate thesis in Industrial Engineering was on “Vehicle Routing Procedures, In Theory and in Application”, co-authored with fellow classmate Joel Koschitzky. ” Based on this definition it is very consistent with the Industrial Engineering curriculum of my youth. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The following is a 5,000 word exploration of Maersk’s strategic shift to end-to-end logistics services, based on open sources. So three months after an executive meeting on June 23rd , an updated strategy was released, tracking a radical shift into a slimmer Maersk, focused on providing end-to-end logistics services.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. they want logistics service providers to offer full service on a global scale and are demanding more technological innovation. Fourth release of 3PL Subway Map Europe. By Martijn Lofvers. >>Please Choose country.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. they want logistics service providers to offer full service on a global scale and are demanding more technological innovation. Fourth release of 3PL Subway Map Europe. By Martijn Lofvers. >>Please Choose country.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

These developments impact Original Equipment Manufacturers, both at strategic level and at operational level within their supply chains. Trends for high-tech industry. The high-tech industry are currently facing a tsunami of external trends. And Manufacturing needs to be agile to keep up with rapid changes in the market.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 19, 2016

The supply chain software industry is in a considerable state of flux. Because companies are increasingly outsourcing their manufacturing and logistics activities around the world, they are also more exposed to disruptions in the supply chain. Three large, international take-overs are changing the face of the market. Antarctica.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 30, 2017

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). Production/manufacturing. Total logistics cost. Supply Chain KPIs are Essential – The Right Ones! Which ones to use?… Warehousing.

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