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Peril of EV Start-Ups: Fisker’s Investor Warning

Supply Chain Matters

In February of 2021, Supply Chain Matters highlighted a memorandum of understanding with global contract manufacturing provider Foxconn Technology for volume production. Shipping new vehicles from Austria to the U.S. market also comes with logistical challenges, hence the stated need for a U.S. based dealer network.

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Global PMI Levels in July Remain of Concern

Supply Chain Matters

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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ToolsGroup/Engage Alliances Summit 2023 Launches New Era for ToolsGroup and Its Global Partners 

ToolsGroup

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. This accolade reflects our shared mission to maximize value for our clients.”

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Global Manufacturing PMI Levels Rise in January 2024

Supply Chain Matters

Global Production Activity Rise Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® began 2024 with output levels rising for the first time in eight months. Global manufacturing employment levels fell for the fifth straight month. Manufacturing , there were mixed consensus.

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

KPIs in Supply Chain – The Basics. As in any business activity, supply chain operations need to focus constantly on improvement to compete in the market place. But how do you know if your supply chain performance is being maintained, or if it’s getting better, or worse? Production/manufacturing.

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