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Global Wide Manufacturing Output Strengthens in March 2024

Supply Chain Matters

India has again demonstrated the highest level of PMI growth and the report authors point to Greece, Indonesia, Russia and Brazil as demonstrating stronger rates of expansion. along with Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia. Growth expansion has returned across China and the U.S.

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Selecting a Supply Chain Technology Provider is Harder than it Seems

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Having the right transportation technology can improve everything from route efficiency to supply chain sustainability. You will want to consider your potential transportation technology provider’s track record. The supply chain technology provider’s record. AI-driven platforms can even analyze your data to identify.

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Global Production Levels Falling At the End of 2023

Supply Chain Matters

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. The two countries of Singapore and Indonesia saw rates of production growth expansion in December. by the end of the year.

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Trade Logistics Gap Persists Between Developed and Developing Countries

Material Handling & Logistics

Across the board, most countries have pursued logistics-related reforms and investments to build infrastructure, facilitate transportation and trade, or develop modern services. This is important because CO2 emissions from transport are a significant contributor to pollution. Despite this progress, the survey reveals a mixed picture.

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Added Headwinds for Global PMI Production Indices in June and Q2 2022

Supply Chain Matters

The S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing PMI® posted a value of 54 in June, compared to a value of 51.7 Higher costs related to energy and transportation reportedly led to Vietnamese manufacturers incurring further increases in selling prices. reported for March. percentage points from Q1 to Q2.

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Last Mile has the Potential to Evolve From Cost Center to Revenue Driver: Nishith Rastogi, Founder & CEO, Locus

Locus

Locus has been working with Unilever to optimize the operations of its 600+ depots spread across Vietnam and Indonesia and counting. Because in today’s times, speed, reliability and sustainability are non-negotiable for growth as a transportation brand. That’s a very critical aspect to what we actually do.”.

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Logistics Execs Split on Outcome of NAFTA Talks

Material Handling & Logistics

The survey of more than 500 global logistics executives is part of the 2018 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, an annual snapshot of industry sentiment and ranking of the world’s 50 leading emerging markets by size, infrastructure, transport connections and business climate. . Qatar jumps two spots to No. 2 for business conditions.