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Global Manufacturing Activity Continues Downward Trajectory at the Close of 2022

Supply Chain Matters

Global Manufacturing Activity Levels. Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Morgan Manufacturing PMIĀ® which began 2022 at an expansion value of 54.2, Morgan Manufacturing PMIĀ® which began 2022 at an expansion value of 54.2, Sources; S&P Global and ISM, 2022. has fallen 5.6 has fallen 5.6

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This Week in Logistics News (July 3 ā€“ 9)

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The kick-off to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan is just two weeks away, after being postponed last summer due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Earlier this week, a resurgent coronavirus forced Japan to declare a state of emergency in the capital that will run throughout the event. And now on to this weekā€™s logistics news.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 6 ā€“ 12)

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And now on to this weekā€™s logistics news. Japan farm exports in 2022 1st half hit record high as more dine out. Earlier this week, the company announced that it will acquire Italyā€™s Bomi Group, which provides global healthcare logistics services. UPS continues investments in lucrative healthcare arm. FedEx will levy a $39.50

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September and Q3 2022 Global Manufacturing Indices Enter Contraction Trending

Supply Chain Matters

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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This Week in Logistics News (April 24 ā€“ 30)

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And now on to this weekā€™s logistics news. The figure includes Panasonic’s purchase of the remaining 80 percent of shares in Blue Yonder for $5.6 The distribution hub will be operated by XPO Logistics Supply Chain, which has already started hiring. Apple’s Advanced Manufacturing Fund is financing the project.

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Top 20 Warehouse Automation Suppliers Worldwide

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ARC defines the warehouse automation market according to a number of qualifications and dimensions to deliver a well-defined measure, with numerous segmentations, allowing those that purchase the research to understand what is being measured, and to easily extrapolate the findings to support their strategic planning needs.

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Mid-Year Assessment of 2022 Supply Chain Sourcing Predictions- Part Two

Supply Chain Matters

Restoring More Direct Control in Materials Sourcing. Prediction Two of this year predictions indicated the following: Restoring More Direct Control in Strategic and Tactical Direct Material Sourcing Will be the Driving Force for Businesses and their Supply Chain Management Teams in the Coming Year.