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Top 6 Wholesale Distribution Trends for 2019

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They range from small-batch soap manufacturing to the distribution of sports car parts. Unfortunately, much of the changes are factors caused by the escalating trade wars between the two largest nations in the world: the United States and China. It firmly cemented China as the world’s manufacturing hub.

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Chinese New Year Shutdown 2020: How to Prepare

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The Chinese New Year (abbreviated as CNY) in the United States is often nothing more than a blip on the radar. 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.

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Global PMI Levels in July Remain of Concern

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The July numbers signal a continued downturn in global manufacturing conditions with output and new order rates reportedly falling at faster rates. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Manufacturing production reportedly decreased for the second consecutive month.

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From Triage to Transformation… Building Resiliency with Agile Supply Chains

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The bitter China–United States trade war might actually have helped organizations prepare for the COVID-19 pandemic. LevaData recently sat down (in a virtual, COVID-19-friendly manner) with a group of Chief Supply Chain Officers (CSCOs) from some of the worlds most renowned high-tech electronics and manufacturing companies.

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From Triage to Transformation… Building Resiliency with Agile Supply Chains

LevaData

The bitter China–United States trade war might actually have helped organizations prepare for the COVID-19 pandemic. LevaData recently sat down (in a virtual, COVID-19-friendly manner) with a group of CSCOs from some of the worlds most renowned high-tech electronics and manufacturing companies. Keeping the lights on.

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The Natural Rubber Supply Chain! Will it Bounce Back?

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Other materials are added to both synthetic and natural rubber to instill desired functional properties through the manufacturing process. Over 90% of natural rubber comes from Asia, with Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia making up 70% of the world’s supply of natural rubber.

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Want to Succeed at a Large Firm? Become an Entrepreneur

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Jabil (NYSE: JBL) is headquartered in the United States. The company engages in contract manufacturing services for companies. Then Jabil handles the sourcing and manufacturing of those products. Manufacturing occurs at over 115 sites around the world. They had over 100 days of inventory on hand.