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Global Production Levels Falling At the End of 2023

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The pivotal turning point in the inventory cycle is a key factor for initiating a recovery. This index is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. A prior downturn in Vietnam moderated during December. by the end of the year.

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Top 6 Wholesale Distribution Trends for 2019

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Shipping costs are also expected to spike upwards. It raised its prowess from running mere factories to one that offered a complete value chain: from research and development to shipping and fulfillment. China, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia produced Japanese branded goods. Drop Shipping Will Face a Decline.

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Chinese New Year Shutdown 2020: How to Prepare

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In mainland China (and even in other countries that celebrate the holiday such as Indonesia, Malaysia, North Korea, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, and Brunei), the Chinese New Year holiday is a very big deal. Get prepared for the year of the rat with the best kind of red envelope, keeping your business in stock of inventory!

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November Global PMI Reporting Reflects Some Stabilization

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A continued subdued product demand environment and added caution reportedly led to a decline in overall purchasing activity, lower levels of inventory and improved supplier delivery times. Pre -and post inventory levels, however, fell at a weaker rate with European manufacturers reportedly being less aggressive in de-stocking efforts.

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This is Not a Supply Chain Storm to Weather!

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Supermarket chains can’t keep their shelves stocked while retailers have warehouses full of unsold inventory. With less transportation capacity, carriers are forced to hike shipping costs, and airfreight rates from China to Europe were already up 253% YOY in April.

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Inventory planning to reduce Chinese New Year disruption

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Smart inventory managers plan for Chinese New Year (aka Lunar New Year) many months before the event. During this time, production across China will stop, and shipping will be delayed. The post Inventory planning to reduce Chinese New Year disruption appeared first on EazyStock. In 2024, this will be from February 9-15.

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Hanjin Bankruptcy Demonstrates Fragility of Ocean Freight Market Prior to “Black November”

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The recent bankruptcy announcement of Hanjin, a major shipping line, on the Friday before the last Labor Day long weekend, was a shock to everyone working in the global logistics shipping industry. Some of the ships have even been seized by creditors! bankruptcy code. ordered Hanjin to keep vessels in the U.S.