Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides our commentary and perspectives on published monthly global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. The August S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI™ again fell to a two-year low of 51.5, The August 2022 J.P.

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Supply Chains Rock

AUGUST 10, 2009

As per my last post I took holiday in Tuscany, Italy. While I certainly took the chance to visit the vineyards I also squeezed in a side trip to Carrara, Italy , which as anyone in the area will tell you is world famous for its marble. They are then transported onto flatbed trucks and driven across this bridge (see photo below).

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2024

Global Manufacturing Output Levels Strengthen Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® ended March on an optimistic footing. Of further significance was the March report indication that the rate of growth in global manufacturing output has accelerated to a 21-month high.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 2, 2023

Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Morgan Manufacturing PMI® , compiled by S&P Global in association with ISM and IFPSM , halted a consecutive five-months of contraction levels to that of no-change. The S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI® had a February value of 47.3,

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2023

However, we discern some added signs excess inventories and of production sourcing shifts. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. From our lens, the latter is evidence of recessionary manufacturing conditions that are now stabilizing. That stated, the reported 49.6

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides our monthly highlights commentary and perspectives on published monthly global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. Now, with September and full Q3 reporting available, global manufacturing activity has officially fallen below the 50.0 Global Wide Production Activity. represented a 0.5

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides monthly highlight commentary and perspectives on published October 2022 global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. Now, October reporting data reinforces global-wide contraction levels in production and new orders, along with manufacturing recession conditions now acknowledged for Europe.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Manufacturing in Belgium. Typical manufacturing products made in Belgium include engineering and metal products, automobile assemblies, transportation equipment, scientific and precision instruments, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, glass, petroleum and food and beverages. Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 21, 2022

We need to keep recognizing the necessity of reducing our reliance on gasoline-powered transportation as we mark Earth Day in April. By suspending global transport and enforcing resident lockdowns due to the pandemic, the environment was able to briefly reset. Innovation in the e-transportation industry. Electric Vehicles.

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

The layer of ‘systems of differentiation’ comprises solutions which help companies to gain a competitive edge, such as forecasting, production planning and advanced transport management and warehouse management. The ‘systems of record’ contain the orders and other administrative transactions, typical ERP functionality.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

We all know and regularly purchase Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG, often also referred to as Consumer Packaged Goods, or CPG). But how has the pandemic accelerated changes in the way that consumers find and purchase these products? In some regions the lockdown period caused a boom in the purchase of FMCG products.

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 19, 2016

In the last three years we’ve developed our strategy, centralised procurement, purchasing and manufacturing aligned our portfolios across all categories globally and developed our exclusive brands portfolio. My role includes purchasing, product development, product management, category management, supply chain and manufacturing.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

Indeed, companies in the United States, Italy, Canada, Brazil, Australia, and China are already experiencing difficulties arising from t ier 2 supply interruptions. Some sources close to the talks are less than convinced that Russia will adhere to the agreement, which should remain in effect for 120 days. A Mission Against Emissions.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2018

As reported by the Wall Street Journal : On-demand rentable trailers could cut the time carriers spend at a shipping site by 25%, said Ties Soeters, Anheuser-Busch’s vice president of logistics procurement in North America. About 30% of Anheuser-Busch’s U.S. The global, multi-country customs platform is becoming a reality.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and added perspectives on reported November 2022 global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report for November 2022, a composite index produced by J.P. The November S&P Global Eurozone Manufacturing PMI® eased to a value of 47.1

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

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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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Sourcing from far-flung countries such as China is leading to growing uncertainty about the actual supply of purchase orders. Heard Island and Mcdonald Islands. Holy See (Vatican City State). Iran, Islamic Republic of. Isle of Man. Kazakhstan. Korea, Democratic People's Republic of. Korea, Republic of. Kyrgyzstan.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Orders are typically placed by different factions within a single facility, and fulfilled by multiple manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors. Centralisation then, is all about taking procurement and logistics out of the hands of medical professionals and placing it under its own governance structure.

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Vinculum

MAY 5, 2022

It provides in-depth information on the cost structure, gross margin, manufacturing set-up, network connection, selling price, actual value, service delivery, size, and share, and the entire development process in the broader term. Logistics and Transportation. Europe confirms France, the UK, Spain, Germany, and Italy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The six areas are energy use, nature, waste, packaging, transportation, and product use and design. Walmart said it is now more committed to embedding sustainability into every conversation it has with suppliers, service partners, store and club managers, truck manufacturers and other important parts of its massive supply chain.

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 15, 2015

Until June of this year, Tecniplast, an Italian manufacturer of laboratory equipment and specialised plastics, did not have a formal supply chain. The business and the mind-set of the company had already moved from one that used to sell products to one that manufactures and delivers complex solutions.

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Top Industries and Exports Impacted Turkey exports a variety of goods around the world — primarily exporting to Germany, UK, US, Italy, and Iraq. As a result of the earthquake, the following industries were most impacted: textiles, automotive, high-tech, manufacturing, and construction. of total exports, totaling US$23.9

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Purchasing and supplier management. Production/manufacturing. Transportation. Later in this article we’ll look at some examples of functional and cross functional KPIs. Broadly speaking though, the following areas are those where KPIs will be necessary: Order capture. Inventory management. Warehousing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 16, 2021

And the final, which was played last Sunday, saw Italy take on England, who was trying to win its first major soccer tournament since 1966. After a hard-fought, back-and-forth match, we ended up in a shoot-out, which Italy won 3-2, crushing the dreams of England in front its home crowd. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 23, 2020

People rush to the stores, overstock on any rations they deem as emergency, place online purchases to get seemingly urgent supplies, and as a result, people are making decisions that dramatically imbalance the systems further. This is where now hospital beds, the manufacturing of test-kits (i.e.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 23, 2020

People rush to the stores, overstock on any rations they deem as emergency, place online purchases to get seemingly urgent supplies, and as a result, people are making decisions that dramatically imbalance the systems further. This is where now hospital beds, the manufacturing of test-kits (i.e.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 24, 2020

China was locking down hundreds of millions of people and closing manufacturing facilities. As China is the largest manufacturing country in the world the economic repercussions were really starting to be felt. Italy locked down the country. Automotive manufacturers are looking to manufacture ventilators.

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Unleashed

APRIL 4, 2024

In this issue, we look at: The latest in global supply chain news Manufacturing tips from a safety gear founder 3 simple ways to cut inventory carrying costs Job opportunities from Rolls-Royce, Apple, and more In supply chain headlines New EU due diligence law altered to persuade Italy, Germany. Here’s what he had to say.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2021

Specifically, the top countries most impacted by the Suez Canal blockage include the UK, Germany, Belgium, France, Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Turkey, and Austria. For example, asset-based carrier Cargo Transporters ran across-the-board pay raises but were still having trouble attracting drivers.

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EFT

MAY 26, 2025

Little, little screws' one of many hurdles to US-made iPhones President Donald Trump's bid to bring manufacturing of Apple's iPhone to the United States faces many legal and economic challenges, experts said on Friday, the least of which are the insertion of "little screws" that would need to be automated. Apple supplier Foxconn to invest $1.5

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EFT

MAY 19, 2025

bookings for container transport from China to the United States spiked almost 300% in the wake of the United States and China pausing punishing tit-for-tat tariffs, container-tracking software provider Vizion said on Wednesday. China to US ocean cargo bookings surge after tariff pause, Vizion says U.S. China trade tensions.

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