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November Global PMI Reporting Reflects Some Stabilization

Supply Chain Matters

In our prior highlights and perceptions of September and October published indices , we observed that the numbers once again signaled continued contraction in global manufacturing output and product demand levels. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. in November.

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Global Production Levels Falling At the End of 2023

Supply Chain Matters

Global Production Continues to Contract Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® ended 2023 on a noted lackluster footing. Manufacturing production reportedly contracted at a slightly quicker pace in December, dashing hopes for a point of stabilization. The December reading of 49.0

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Driving Visibility, Intelligence, and Agility through Supply Chain Technology on Cloud

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

For example, you want to cut costs with a faster courier, or invest in reducing the lead time of your manufacturing. How do you reduce excess inventory if the innovative product is not popular? Established with warehouses all over the region, the collection of scrap metals has been a complex process for this company in the Philippines.

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How Cold Chain Logistic Providers Build Trust with Traceability

Logistics Viewpoints

This change in perception, coupled with rapid urbanization, means more Asian consumers are using the web for food purchasing and are comfortable buying frozen foods online. In the Philippines, there is another ongoing shift in food purchasing habits. Online grocery orders are no exception from these expectations.

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Top 6 Wholesale Distribution Trends for 2019

EMERGE App

They range from small-batch soap manufacturing to the distribution of sports car parts. Shipping costs are also expected to spike upwards. It firmly cemented China as the world’s manufacturing hub. They have come to grow dependent and accustomed to working with Chinese manufacturers and suppliers.

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Prep Your Supply Chain for Super Typhoon Soudelor

Elementum

With winds over 240 km/h bringing threats of flash floods, mudslides, and serious property damage, major shipping lanes and production hubs risk huge delays and disruptions. Mitigation Best Practices: Identify inventory, impacted manufacturing sites, alternative sources, and re-align production schedules.

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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.