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Global Production Activity Levels Unchanged In May But Provide Added Warning Signs

Supply Chain Matters

Thailand a Regional Standout A further regional standout, manufacturers across Thailand have reportedly experienced the fastest rates of demand for products on record, with production levels easing somewhat in May. The S&P Global Thailand Manufacturing PMI® declined from this survey’s record 60.4 value in April to 58.2

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Solar panel logistics: tariffs waived for 24 months

Kanban Logistics

In recent months, the US Commerce Department has been investigating whether “imports of solar panels from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam are circumventing tariffs on goods made in China.” Transportation services. 3PL transportation services can also move your product from the warehouse directly to the job site.

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Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Continue to Stabilize in March and Q1-2023

Supply Chain Matters

That is a positive sign Of continued interest was that India and Thailand indexes (included in our highlights below) reflected the quickest rates of expansion. Thailand The S&P Global Thailand Manufacturing PMI® remained at high levels during Q1-2023 growing at a steady pace since November 2022.

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September and Q3 2022 Global Manufacturing Indices Enter Contraction Trending

Supply Chain Matters

The S&P Global Thailand Manufacturing PMI® reportedly improved at the strongest rate in that country’s survey history. Among the six countries that our research arm monitors in the Developing Economies category ( China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Vietnam, Thailand ) the average PMI value for Q3 was 52.1, up from a value of 53.7

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

Supply Chain Matters

Higher costs related to energy and transportation reportedly led to Vietnamese manufacturers incurring further increases in selling prices. Whereas, among a grouping of developing regions consisting of China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Vietnam and Thailand , production and supply chain activity levels declined 2.4

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Cross-border B2C e-commerce in Southeast Asia: Key trends, challenges and solutions

Vinculum

However, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand have a deeply penetrated market with the best players heading towards cross-border eCommerce. Most eCommerce platforms are currently working with South East locations, including Thailand, Singapore, and Vietnam. Readiness . Marketplace Platforms. Foreign Market Access. Summing Up….

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Essential Skills for Supply Chain Leaders in Asia during Pandemic

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Changing Landscape of Supply Chain Executives Traditionally, supply chain executives excelled in managing functions like transportation, warehousing, inventory, and production planning but supply chain process extends beyond the firm, involving global relationships with suppliers and customers.