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Global Events Require Wargaming to Protect Profits

Enterra Insights

”[1] Even though it appears the global economy is headed for a soft landing — with America leading the way — the news is not all good. Consider, for instance, the plight of McDonald’s, the global fast food chain. ”[5] Stewart also points to boycotts related to the Israel/Gaza conflict.

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Global Manufacturing PMI Levels Rise in January 2024

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides a monthly highlights of reported January 2024 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Overall, global activity reportedly showed signs of increased production output and corresponding activity levels, but the gains were mostly in developing and lower-cost regions. in January.

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Keep These 6 Geopolitical Supply Chain Risks on Your Radar in 2024

Resilinc

Discover the top geopolitical risks set to affect the global supply chain this year. With the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas War, and the crisis in the Red Sea, the shockwaves these conflicts sent throughout their nations and the world have been felt everywhere—especially in the supply chain.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 7 – 13)

Logistics Viewpoints

But one source mentioned the unlucky nature of the number “13” is a Norse myth about 12 gods having a dinner party in Valhalla. The provisional political agreement on the so-called Global Steel and Aluminum Arrangement is expected to be announced at an October 20 summit in Washington, according to people familiar with the plans.

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The Impact of the Red Sea Ship Attacks on Global Supply Chains and Logistics

Resilinc

Understand how the recent Red Sea ship attacks are impacting global supply chains and how to mitigate potential risks. The group pledged to target vessels believed to be traveling to and from Israel to put pressure on the country to stop the bombing of the Gaza Strip during the Israel-Hamas war. Gas prices are on the rise.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain problems, towering global demands for weapons and the need to work with allies to get it all done means that the America First movement should wait. The “Buy American” campaign, fueled by the promise of a domestic manufacturing boom and well-paying jobs right here at home, is gaining steam in Congress.

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What Supply Chain Management Should Anticipate in 2024

Supply Chain Matters

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog provides an overview of our 2024 annual prediction themes for industry and global supply chains. Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® November 2023 report remained below the 50.0