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Global PMI Levels in August Remain Sluggish

Supply Chain Matters

The August numbers once again signal a continued downturn in global manufacturing conditions as output and new order rates continue to fall. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. The three specific regions of concern are the Eurozone, United Kingdom along with Taiwan.

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Apple Supplier Foxconn Had Stated Concerns Related to China’s Covid Measures

Supply Chain Matters

This report links this action to the ongoing production crisis that continues to surround Foxconn’s Zhengzhou “ iPhone city ” manufacturing complex as a result of a significant worker exodus and ongoing protests. Latest Developments. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.