article thumbnail

Country Risk Scores Mapped and Explained

EcoVadis

These quantitative scores come from a number of international indexes identified by EcoVadis as reliable metrics that cover relevant sustainability topics around the world. RSF calculates each country’s Freedom of the Press score based on two sources: 1) quantitative research 2) journalist survey responses. to be high risk.

article thumbnail

Will the Downturn Signal an Upturn?

Supply Chain Shaman

First it was the downturn in Southern Europe, followed by the economic crisis in Greece and now the devaluation of the Yuan. Lora wrote the books Supply Chain Metrics That Matter and Bricks Matter , and is currently working on her third book, Leadership Matters. The hits keep on playing. We hope to see you there! _.

article thumbnail

Global Manufacturing PMI Levels Rise in January 2024

Supply Chain Matters

The only country with positive PMI growth was Greece , while Germany, France and Austria PMI levels were the lowest, Austria being 43.0 This metric bears continual observation in the coming months. Further reductions in manufacturing employment were reported. and France being 43.1.