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

However, we discern some added signs excess inventories and of production sourcing shifts. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. From our lens, the latter is evidence of recessionary manufacturing conditions that are now stabilizing. That stated, the reported 49.6

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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. We take a look at the lasting consequences. Image credit: Business Today. Cut Downs and Losses. billion to US $3.3

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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. the would-be customer said after the presentation. He didn’t identify the manufacturer he was pitching. Apple’s 2013 purchase of Israel’s PrimeSense Ltd. It’s now at 70 francs.

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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. This means they are backed up by a authoritative certification, such as: The European OK Compost Home standard (from TÜV Austria).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 30, 2021

Let’s discuss the state of Vehicle Routing past, present and future! On top of that we have all other forms of economic growth, the expansion of outsourcing and global sourcing, all of which drive ever increasing demand on the over the road transportation of goods. What is Vehicle Routing?

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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. In the weeks following the Damco brand subsumption, DB Schenker released a press release that referenced the Damco changes: “The last thing shippers need at present is further uncertainty”.

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