Elementum

AUGUST 15, 2017

China is emerging as a superpower in more ways than one. As its role in the automotive supply chain has expanded, China has impacted key players; from domestic component manufacturers to the world’s biggest automakers. China’s growing role in the industry is also effecting the biggest automotive names.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 21, 2020

With the significant disruption to Australia’s supply chains caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the question now focusing the minds of supply chain managers is whether production outsourced to China can be brought back onshore—and if so at what cost. Can Australian Manufacturing be Brought Back Home from China? Economic Benefits.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights concerns raised by automotive industry interests regarding evolving component sourcing among China based suppliers within Mexico. Reportedly, key China based component suppliers are setting up corporate entities with the assistance of U.S. The report: To Avoid Hefty Tariffs, China’s BYD Eyes U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Global Manufacturing PMI Global Trade as a Barometer Clearly domestic business activity is much larger than international trade. I also looked at changes in exports by the US, Europe, and China. However, imports of industrial supplies appear to be declining. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Indexes The J.P. Source: J.P.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 10, 2016

In this post, Adam discusses the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation or NNMI and how it relates to the Made in China 2025 initiative. . Several parts of the program imitate the German Industry 4.0 Several parts of the program imitate the German Industry 4.0 What Is National Network for Manufacturing Innovation?

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 10, 2023

In this Ferrari Consulting and Research Group Thought Leadership Perspective viewpoint, we highlight added signs of China and global-wide production contraction and the implications of such trending. China ’s imports reportedly declined 12.4 reflects broader weakness in the entire chain of global manufacturing.” percent in July.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares samples of individual prediction snapshots that will be included in our Annual 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory publishing later this month.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 16, 2023

After running the game 24 times in seven hours, the group found that the United States, Taiwan, Japan, and other allies would likely defeat China and preserve Taiwan’s independence—but at enormous costs. How can the US prepare for a China-Taiwan war? What will happen to semiconductors if China invades Taiwan? Meanwhile, U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 1, 2023

based companies doing business within, or sourcing supply chain materials and production within China. The results are revealing and yet point out the delicate balance underway to de-risk supply network exposures in the country while maintaining an access to China’s markets. The open question would be industry impetus and timetables.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 22, 2024

The UFLPA prohibits goods mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part in Xinjiang from entering the U.S. This act is in response to the People’s Republic of China arbitrarily detaining more than one million Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Outside of the U.S.,

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Air rates – Freightos Air index China – N. kg China – N. Freightos Air Index data shows ex-Asia and transatlantic rates remain more than 40% lower than a year ago though China – N. Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox. Europe – N.

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NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

As I alluded to in an earlier post, the scenario of China invading Taiwan, and halting all semiconductor production is highly unlikely, for a number of reasons. If China went into Taiwan and said “We are taking over,” the workforce would simply not support it! Third, the US-led boycott of China’s semiconductor industries (e.g.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 17, 2023

As China’s economy slows, its leaders worry that emerging foreign government and transnational corporate strategies focused on trade with China will make matters worse. At the height of the pandemic, there were numerous calls for decoupling from China as a way to protect national interests.

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USC Consulting Group

AUGUST 17, 2020

It is difficult to put into exact figures the effects the coronavirus pandemic has had on global industry. However, with manufacturers and supply chains across the world reeling with the ongoing problems the pandemic has presented, we are seeing a definite shift in the ways business is conducted. Manufacturing.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 6, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares select individual prediction snapshots that are included in our Annual 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory publishing later this month. Global manufacturing activity as depicted by the J.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 2, 2021

Metal commodities industry article and permission to publish here provided by Cindy Cummings. According to the MSCI Industrial Metals Index, in the past year, the cost of both base and precious metals has gone up by 21%. Procuring and trading metal is big business, especially if you are in the construction or manufacturing industries.

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4WL Consulting

MAY 4, 2020

C3Nano is a material technology company developing and manufacturing transparent conductive films, the main component in all touch sensors used in phones, tablets, and more. The top trends impacting manufacturing in the next 3 to 5 years. Mike Rogers: Hi, everybody, and welcome to our very first episode of Manufacturing Success.

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4WL Consulting

MAY 4, 2020

C3Nano is a material technology company developing and manufacturing transparent conductive films, the main component in all touch sensors used in phones, tablets, and more. The top trends impacting manufacturing in the next 3 to 5 years. Mike Rogers: Hi, everybody, and welcome to our very first episode of Manufacturing Success.

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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

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog updates readers on the latest reported information involving the Foxconn Zhengzhou China “ iPhone City ” facility that has for several days been subject to reports of Covid-19 virus outbreaks and resulting facility operational restrictions. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 3, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides commentary relative to July’s global manufacturing PMI indices relative to data indicating declining momentum, and some contraction among specific global regions. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. Global Wide Production Activity. The July 2022 J.P.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 20, 2020

COVID-19 and the Future of China Sourcing and Manufacture. But global dependence on Chinese manufacturing is mind-boggling…. But global dependence on Chinese manufacturing is mind-boggling…. Factors That Could Complicate Departure From China. Alternative Manufacturing Hubs: Asia’s Promise.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 25, 2020

Will the trend toward a return to “regional manufacturing” boost volumes in over the road transportation in North America as manufacturers move away from Asian overseas operations? As a result, a new focus on network resilience and the idea of more regional manufacturing emerged.”. This strategy is not without its risks though.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 27, 2022

Managing the flow of goods within the apparel industry requires an extensive and well-established supply chain network. Since this particular industry is insanely fast-paced, any problem within the supply chain can lead to a loss of sales for the business. Design is the first step that happens in apparel manufacturing.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 24, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides our readers added perspectives on this week’s reports indicating that Apple has initiated plans for production of the upcoming new model iPhone14 to be sourced from both China and India. That would allow such sites the ability to foster independent processes from that of China.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 10, 2024

Background Throughout 2022 and 2023, we have highlighted for readers the various indications of Apple’s unfolding China Plus sourcing moves. That culminated in our research arm’s published December 2023 Supply Chain Matters update, Apple’s Unfolding China Plus Sourcing Strategy for iPhone Production.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The surging Delta virus, devastating floods in China and Germany and cyber attacks on South African ports are amongst the latest in a series of events that continue to send shock waves throughout the system. For more than a year, global supply chains have been buffeted by one major disruption after another. The impact? He lives in Chicago.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

For the specific region of Europe , we noted that the HCOB Eurozone Manufacturing PMI® report for August was headlined with plummeting new orders rates and rapidly depleting backlogs of work across the region. In late May we noted for readers that the German economy and manufacturing sector slid into a recognized state of economic recession.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 3, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, we highlight the latest quantitative data related to global manufacturing PMI activity levels for April. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Declined. The Global Manufacturing Output sub-index reportedly dropped to a contraction value of 48.5 Manufacturing Indices. in March to 46.0

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 13, 2022

Steve is he Managing Director of Haxlar , an integrated manufacturing solutions provider, delivering design, manufacturing, sourcing, supply chain, and product management services for a wide range of industries. He is an expert in the growth and turnaround of small and medium manufacturing, logistics, and technology businesses.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Beer and food industries are particularly affected by the shortages of aluminum cans as most customers prefer take-home packaging. This shortage and sudden uptick in demand weren’t something that most can manufacturers were prepared for. Aluminum is preferred in various industries due to its lightweight and high recycling rate.

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QAD

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Manufacturing isn’t exempt from this pressure. The manufacturing industry has adopted “Lean” techniques enthusiastically. Lean is about driving out waste from every aspect of manufacturing. Lean thinking helps manufacturers consume less of everything, from packaging and raw materials to energy. Everything.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares select individual prediction snapshots that are included in our annual 2023 predictions for industry and global supply chains research advisory. based manufacturing facilities had soared by over 116 percent. Background.

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Elementum

JUNE 4, 2015

Manufacturing Agendas: So Hot Right Now. China must have been feeling left out. China has joined the manufacturing revolution party. At the end of May the Ministry of Industry and Telecommunications Technology announced the introduction of China’s own manufacturing legislation: Made In China 2025.

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Elementum

MARCH 24, 2016

If recent findings are anything to go by, China is seeing a big shift: The country’s status as a manufacturing powerhouse is changing. China's Premier, Li Kequiang, has high hopes for the country's economic future. Reports say three issues in particular hit the country’s manufacturing sector : Market Oversupply.

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Elementum

JUNE 6, 2018

Last year, China boasted the world’s second largest pharmaceutical market. How could a new flood of cheap, mass-produced generics from China affect the US pharma sector given current trade tensions? China and the Generics Market. To address this, China’s FDA has started to modify their guidelines for stricter evaluations.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 6, 2023

This posting serves as a side panel to the start of our multi-part unveiling of our individual 2023 predictions for industry and global supply chains. . Global Manufacturing Activity Levels. Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Morgan Manufacturing PMI® which began 2022 at an expansion value of 54.2,

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