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July 2022 Global Manufacturing Indices Indicating Declining Momentum

Supply Chain Matters

Also highlighted was that purchasing activity, stocks of purchases and finished goods inventories collectively rose in July. There are signs of new orders softening- cited in 16 percent of general comments, compared to 17 percent in June- as panelists are increasingly concerned about excessive inventories and record high lead times.”. .

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

Supply Chain Matters

However, we discern some added signs excess inventories and of production sourcing shifts. Further concerning was that the volume of warehouse finished goods inventories rose to the greatest extent in four months. Counties reaching PMI new highs were noted as Greece and Spain with Italy having expansion level activity levels in March.

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How The Coronavirus Epidemic is Throttling Global Supply Chains

Logistics Bureau

The impact on supply chains is particularly apparent in the following two broad areas— shipping and procurement of products/components/raw materials. COVID-19 Impact on Procurement. Most companies are scurrying around trying to find alternative procurement options until the crisis plays itself out. COVID-19 Impact on Shipping.

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ToolsGroup Congratulates Three Customer Recipients of Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2021 Women in Supply Chain Award

ToolsGroup

Sarah Voorhees has spent the last 12 years of her career in supply chain leadership roles, where she’s reimagined demand and supply planning and inventory management practices at consumer goods and distribution companies. They’ve re-tooled, re-innovated and revamped how the world sees the supply chain and logistics industry.

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How to Sell CBD Online: Information and Tips on Selling CBD From Home

ShipBob

From that information, build a list of products that you know are legal for you to sell and stick with your regular inventory to avoid any legal mishaps. Fulfill and ship customer orders You’ll need a system for warehousing your CBD products and managing inventory over time. All you do is market the product without touching inventory.

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August 2022 Global Manufacturing Indices- Declining Momentum Accelerating

Supply Chain Matters

Of continued concern, manufacturing powerhouses of Germany, Spain and Italy each remain at contraction level PMI values. Similarly, raw material inventories are accumulating due to the sudden and unexpected drop in production volumes.”. . Uncertainty remains a keen factor in planning and resource assessments. Bob Ferrari.

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September and Q3 2022 Global Manufacturing Indices Enter Contraction Trending

Supply Chain Matters

The orders-to-inventory ratio fell to another multi-year low last month as excess capacity continued to build at factories. Of continued concern, manufacturing powerhouses of France , Germany, Spain and Italy each continuing to remain at contraction level PMI values, with the former two regions reaching 27- and 28-month lows.