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September and Q3 2022 Global Manufacturing Indices Enter Contraction Trending

Supply Chain Matters

Ireland stood out as the only EU nation to record an expansionary PMI with a value of 51.5. In this developing region category, we want to make mention of countries reporting increased levels of demand which we believe are a likely sign that businesses are actively seeking alternative sourcing of supply network needs. up from a 47.3

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Sustainability Certifications for SMEs: The Best Programmes

Unleashed

A benchmark baseline will establish fair and standardised testing and comparisons. Making a product sustainable – ensuring the product is efficient – means choosing energy-efficient manufacturers and manufacturing methods, decreasing water usage and chemical inputs, and by using renewable, non-polluting energy sources.