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July 2022 Global Manufacturing Indices Indicating Declining Momentum

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Also highlighted was that purchasing activity, stocks of purchases and finished goods inventories collectively rose in July. The bottom three were listed as Poland , Taiwan and Myanmar. . The top three regions exhibiting PMI growth were that of India, Australia and the Netherlands. Select Regional Highlights. United States.

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Global Production Levels Falling At the End of 2023

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The pivotal turning point in the inventory cycle is a key factor for initiating a recovery. This index is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Declines in the manufacturing sector were noted for Myanmar , Thailand , and Malaysia.

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August 2022 Global Manufacturing Indices- Declining Momentum Accelerating

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The bottom three were listed as Poland , Taiwan and Myanmar. Similarly, raw material inventories are accumulating due to the sudden and unexpected drop in production volumes.”. . Excess inventory levels now remain a more cogent concern particularly among retail industry supply networks. Bob Ferrari.

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Supply Chain Disruptions Are New Opportunities – LogiSYM October/November 2020

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It even took authorities some time to recognise the vital importance of warehouse logistics, supply chain continuity, truck drivers and other transport operators. In ASEAN, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar and Singapore are reportedly experiencing strong inbound FDIs and capital investments in new production and logistics facilities.

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Global Wide Production PMI Levels Unchanged in February 2024

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Morgan indicated in part: “ An improving orders-to-inventory ratio and upward momentum in both new export business and employment all suggest the underlying dynamics of the manufacturing sector are also moving in the right direction. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2024, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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Global Manufacturing PMI Levels Rise in January 2024

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Further reported was that supplier delivery performance levels deteriorated for the first time attributed to trucking and transportation delays. Quicker declines in finished goods inventories and a softer reduction in pre-production stocks were noted. up 2 percentage points from the 47.1 level reported for December. percentage points.

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Complex costs of transportation

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To anticipate and respond to high customer demand, a modern Transportation Management System (TMS) needs to optimize inventory allocation. A TMS with inventory allocation enables shippers to monitor shipments down to the package level. Marshall Islands. Martinique. Mauritania. Micronesia, Federated States of. Montenegro.