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November Global PMI Reporting Reflects Some Stabilization

Supply Chain Matters

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. Mixed Indications Involving U.S.

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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 August data indicated that Greece and Ireland were the only two countries to record production improvements during August. The inventories index decreased 2.1

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Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Stabilize in February

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Counties reaching new highs were noted as Italy, noted as reaching a ten month high, Greece, Ireland and Spain. Countries experiencing sequential monthly lows were noted as France, Austria and Germany , the latter recording a 46.3 Manufacturing output volumes reportedly stabilized, after an eight month run of contraction.

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Global Wide Production PMI Levels Unchanged in February 2024

Supply Chain Matters

India again led all other regions, while Germany and Austria remain at highest levels of PMI contractionary levels. After a long spell of reducing inventories in order to cut costs, factories are now increasingly rebuilding warehouse stock levels, driving up demand for inputs and pushing production higher at a pace not seen since early 2022.”

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Freeports: The 2022 Guide

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We answer all these questions and more – including how inventory management software will help you manage your supply chain for your freeport warehouse or factory. This helps to improve cash flow cycles and facilitate just-in-time inventory control. In this 2022 guide to freeports: What is a freeport?

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Checklist for working capital management

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Working capital management revolves around inventory, debtors and creditors. 10 questions to assess working capital management. Some companies generate cash so quickly that they can even achieve negative working capital. Supply Chain Media and software vendor Slimstock have developed this checklist for working capital management. >>Please

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Complex costs of transportation

Supply Chain Movement

To anticipate and respond to high customer demand, a modern Transportation Management System (TMS) needs to optimize inventory allocation. A TMS with inventory allocation enables shippers to monitor shipments down to the package level. Choose country. Afghanistan. Åland Islands. American Samoa. Antarctica. Antigua and Barbuda.