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

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

JUNE 5, 2023

Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. The May report indicated that the global wide PMI has now been below the neutral 50 mark for nine consecutive months, and again an indication of manufacturing recession conditions. That could signal even more added inventory exposures.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides monthly highlight commentary and perspectives on published January 2023 global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. Our previous posting in this series of global wide manufacturing PMI highlights was in early January summarizing both December and Q4-2022 reported indices data. increased 0.4

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 6, 2023

Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® , compiled by S&P Global in association with ISM and IFPSM , provided a banner headline of renewed contraction as production conditions worsened by the end of Q2. in May to a value of 57.8

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 21, 2020

The short answer is that it is indeed possible to re-shore manufacturing but it will take a change in government policies as well as sizeable state incentives to private enterprise to turn the ship around. Can Australian Manufacturing be Brought Back Home from China? Only time will tell. Why China Became Australia’s Factory.

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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 Matters

MAY 5, 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 , provided a banner headline of global manufacturing output edging only slightly higher. That stated, the reported value of 49.6 declined 1.5

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Don’t expect to plan for every disruption; instead, develop a strategy to overcome supply chain disruption, regardless of the source. Capacity constraints and transportation delays. Trade disputes and tariffs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks. There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Capacity constraints and transportation delays.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 20, 2022

Our annual predictions advisory began with a summary of prevailing global economic, financial and manufacturing outlooks. Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing Activity. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. Economic Outlook Significantly Changed. inflation rate to be 9.2 Summary Thoughts.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights select June and Q2-2022 global manufacturing and supply chain indices, with the data indicating increased headwinds and challenges in the months to come. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. Global Wide Production Activity. Select Regional Highlights.

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Requis

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Manufacturing sites have been rationalized in terms of, “we don’t need five factories in this country, we only need three, then two, then we don’t need them at all, we’ll move them to China”. Sourcing has probably been the biggest thing over the last decade or two, coupled with that reduction in local manufacturing of course.

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Material Handling & Logistics

MAY 22, 2018

Instead of trying to cut costs silo by silo, these companies take an integrated view of operations (product design, procurement, manufacturing, supply chain management). The prize is huge for manufacturers that get it right. Procurement: Buy Better, Spend Better. Product Design: Put Customers First.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Most analysts believe the future looks bright for renewable energy sources. This means that ever-more of our energy system can become less reliant on traditional sources such as coal, oil, and natural gas, thereby reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.”[3] ”[4].

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 7, 2023

The alternative supply chain or “ Altasian” is defined as countries consisting of Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, India, the Philippines , Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Bangladesh. billion in population will be the linchpin of an alternative sourced Asian supply network. One example indicated was that U.S.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

The same applies to certain products in your range , some of which will inevitably incur more costs than others in the process of manufacturing or buying, storage, and delivery to customers. Some of the ways by which poorly managed supply chain expenditure can inflate product costs are listed below: High transportation costs.

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Requis

MARCH 23, 2021

I spent a long time with Bechtel doing large projects all around the world including Mexico, Thailand, Egypt, and India. The pressure to be more sustainable also comes from outside sources like governments, banks and customers. During that whole life cycle, 40% of the carbon is the material extraction and manufacturing phases.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2024

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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QAD

OCTOBER 11, 2022

With this release, QAD strengthens our cloud ERP offering to deliver new adaptive manufacturing and supply chain capabilities, increase user productivity and boost the ability to make informed and intelligent decisions. Digital Manufacturing. QAD Adaptive ERP 2022.1 Highlights. Enhancements include: Effective Enterprise Management.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Changing Landscape of Supply Chain Executives Traditionally, supply chain executives excelled in managing functions like transportation, warehousing, inventory, and production planning but supply chain process extends beyond the firm, involving global relationships with suppliers and customers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

It even took authorities some time to recognise the vital importance of warehouse logistics, supply chain continuity, truck drivers and other transport operators. Arising from the pandemic is risk diversification i.e. reducing sourcing risks from China. Chairman — Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transportation (CILT).

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

In addition to its economic might, Japan has long been a model for manufacturers throughout the world. Manufacturing in Japan. Though, as the country has relied less on nuclear energy and imported fuels, thermal power has become the country’s largest energy source. China, South Korea, Hong Kong and Thailand. as of 2017.

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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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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Unless you are customising your manufacturing for each product, we’ll assume the production cost is the same each time the same product is produced. Outbound transportation. For example, a CTS analysis may show you that customers ordering directly from you at your factory also generate lower costs in transport and inventory costs.

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Vinculum

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

The B2C affair is gradually overlapping the B2B segment as customers are willing to purchase products directly from foreign manufacturers and retailers. The cross-border eCommerce logistics is a tedious job with multiple distribution chain, forming various network links, warehousing, and sea transport risks.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

Reducing reliance on different modes of transport or a single source location, while diversifying collaborative relationships within the market is key defensive strategy. Transport management systems are more important now than ever before. Learning from the past is important & often we quickly forget the lessons learnt.

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Material Handling & Logistics

MAY 2, 2018

For organizations that source products from suppliers in remote regions, blockchain can provide clarity in an otherwise murky journey from harvest to retail. For organizations that source products from suppliers in remote regions, blockchain is an essential tool that can provide clarity in an otherwise murky journey from harvest to retail.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 9, 2020

Australian imports from China mainly comprise manufactured goods, including telecommunications equipment, IT products, furniture, home ware, clothing, toys, sports equipment, and televisions. Thailand, $13.9 Source Australian Bureau of Statistics. How Imports Have Been Affected. United States, $34.9 Japan, $18.8 Singapore, $14.7

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

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.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 26, 2021

Whether to relocate supply or manufacturing from China to another low-cost country or switch to a near-shoring or re-shoring strategy is not a decision to take lightly. Nike: The world-famous sportswear brand has been moving manufacturing from China to some African and Southeast Asian countries.

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Resilinc

JULY 20, 2021

In the decades since, Linton and his teams at IBM, LG, Flex and other companies have driven billions in annual procurement to China and other Asian countries, helping to create the Asia-centric manufacturing supply chains of today. based manufacturers will still need a strong supply base from friendly countries.

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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. Svalbard and Jan Mayen. Switzerland. Syrian Arab Republic. Taiwan, Province of China. Tajikistan. Tanzania, United Republic of. Timor-leste. Trinidad and Tobago. Turkmenistan. Turks and Caicos Islands.

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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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