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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. General Motors is airlifting supplies to its North American truck production. COVID-19 Impact on Shipping. Coping with the Crisis.

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Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Stabilize in February

Supply Chain Matters

In contrast, performance levels related to North America , Europe and South America were noted as remaining weak, on average, compared to Asia. Counties reaching new highs were noted as Italy, noted as reaching a ten month high, Greece, Ireland and Spain. percentage points below January’s value of 48.8.

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10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic!

Supply Chain Game Changer

And with less manufacturing output there were fewer container ships leaving Asia full of goods meaning activity in ports in North America and Europe would slow down rather quickly. Italy locked down the country. Mission Critical and Strategic Inventory Positioning. Iran and Spain were highly infected. And the U.S.