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2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains- Prediction One

Supply Chain Matters

The increased cost of working capital and supplemental inventory levels to mitigate fulfillment risk is likely to revert back to just-in-time inventory management. Manufacturing and Supply Chain Activity Levels- Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. This level represents a contraction of $1.5

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Global Wide Production PMI Levels Unchanged in February 2024

Supply Chain Matters

Slight Rise in Global Wide Production Activity Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® was headlined with back-to-back expansion levels in February. The HSBC India Manufacturing PMI® rose from 56.5 Manufacturing Among the two reported PMI reports relative to U.S.

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Supply Chain Resilience: The Essentials And The Non-Negotiables

ThroughPut

Businesses can no longer afford to function based on a linear “push” model – where they procure raw materials, produce goods, and go to market with what they have, whenever they have it. They are more reliable, tune in well to volatilities and help build the necessary trust between the manufacturer and the final customer.

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New Panama Canal Options: Running the Numbers with a TMS

TMC

New Panama Canal Options: Running the Numbers with a TMS.Connect by TMC. When the expanded Panama Canal opened this June, a new set of routes became available for shippers and beneficial cargo owners (BCOs). As described in my previous blog post , the enlarged Panama Canal can handle container ships up to 13,000 TEUs in size.

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Global Manufacturing PMI Levels Rise in January 2024

Supply Chain Matters

Global Production Activity Rise Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® began 2024 with output levels rising for the first time in eight months. Global manufacturing employment levels fell for the fifth straight month. Manufacturing , there were mixed consensus.