Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 5, 2024

The latest data reinforces indications of a global manufacturing slowdown. Global Manufacturing Output Global-wide manufacturing levels as reported by the J.P. Global Manufacturing Output Global-wide manufacturing levels as reported by the J.P. Product demand levels are essentially focused on domestic market needs.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The reported September data provides added reinforcement of a global manufacturing slowdown occurring at the end of Q3-2024. Indices of new orders, production output and manufacturing employment have reportedly collectively declined while business optimism has reportedly fallen to a near two year low point.

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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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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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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 28, 2021

To begin with, it helps that India is one of the largest manufacturers of vaccines in the world. India’s domestic vaccine program administers one of two shots: the AstraZeneca Plc vaccine, manufactured by the Serum Institute of India Ltd. , and the COVAXIN shot developed by Bharat Biotech International Ltd. ,

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 2, 2024

Global Manufacturing Output Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted by the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® reportedly slightly declined in June with output and new orders indices on the rise. In the latter category, subdued market conditions were cited as an underlying factor in manufacturers’ business optimism.

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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 18, 2018

They range from small-batch soap manufacturing to the distribution of sports car parts. It firmly cemented China as the world’s manufacturing hub. The voracious appetite of US consumers for goods — from Apple products to Xmas trees — saw China become the de facto manufacturer of consumer goods.

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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

MAY 19, 2016

Because companies are increasingly outsourcing their manufacturing and logistics activities around the world, they are also more exposed to disruptions in the supply chain. Marshall Islands. Martinique. Mauritania. Micronesia, Federated States of. Moldova, Republic of. Montenegro. Montserrat. Mozambique. Netherlands. Netherlands Antilles.

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 26, 2016

The Netherlands secured first place based on the results from the large-scale survey among logistics decision-makers within manufacturing and retail companies in Germany. Marshall Islands. Martinique. Mauritania. Micronesia, Federated States of. Moldova, Republic of. Montenegro. Montserrat. Mozambique. Netherlands. Netherlands Antilles.

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 26, 2016

The benefits of the Self-Learning Supply Chain in manufacturing. Learn more about: How data, advanced analytics and optimization technology combine to give your company the adaptability it needs in challenging markets. How pricing can be used as a lever for profit. Using delivery demand shaping to reduce costs and increase revenue.

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RFgen

MARCH 26, 2013

Writing for Forbes, supply chain professional Jon Bovit recently noted that the amount of natural gas coming into Thailand from Myanmar is expected to drop precipitously at the beginning of April. The latest example of how data collection systems can help companies mitigate supply chain risks comes from Thailand.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 3, 2024

Decline in Global Manufacturing Output Levels Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® declined in April. The April report further indicated that global wide manufacturers are still maintaining an overall outlook that production levels will be higher in the coming 12 months.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 24, 2016

In this fast-paced world, where there is also increasing pressure to reduce the carbon footprint, global fashion and luxury goods manufacturers have to redesign their go-to-market strategy to meet demand in a cost-efficient and sustainable way: Plan. Marshall Islands. Martinique. Mauritania. Micronesia, Federated States of. Montenegro.

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 24, 2016

In addition to being responsible for manufacturing and logistics, a CSCO also has to ensure alignment with internal departments such as Sales and Marketing, and with external partners such as customers and suppliers. Here, a number of leading companies show that it is possible to take a structural and creative approach to talent development.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 14, 2016

Industrial manufacturers have noticeably lower representation than other sectors. It also identifies practices that are increasing the engagement with and success of women in supply chain organizations. Key Findings. ■ The percentage of women in leadership positions decreases as the corporate ladder rises. Marshall Islands. Martinique.

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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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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 14, 2016

Industrial manufacturers have noticeably lower representation than other sectors. It also identifies practices that are increasing the engagement with and success of women in supply chain organizations. Key Findings. ■ The percentage of women in leadership positions decreases as the corporate ladder rises. Marshall Islands. Martinique.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

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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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

These developments impact Original Equipment Manufacturers, both at strategic level and at operational level within their supply chains. And Manufacturing needs to be agile to keep up with rapid changes in the market. A technology revolution is rapidly changing the way we work, providing threats and opportunities along the way.

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AFFLINK

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

The cost of recovery from a disruption in procurement management depends on factors such as supply source, volume, manufacturing location and inventory. The workers, mostly in Cambodia and Myanmar, were paid unreasonably and locked into contracts.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In our prior highlights and perceptions of September and Q3-2023 published indices , we observed that the numbers once again signaled added contraction in global manufacturing output and product demand levels. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. down from the 49.2

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. Manufacturers and retailers had a generally positive outlook on the prospect of consolidation. Fourth release of 3PL Subway Map Europe. Marshall Islands. Martinique. Mauritania. Micronesia, Federated States of. Moldova, Republic of.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. Manufacturers and retailers had a generally positive outlook on the prospect of consolidation. Fourth release of 3PL Subway Map Europe. Marshall Islands. Martinique. Mauritania. Micronesia, Federated States of. Moldova, Republic of.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The August numbers once again signal a continued downturn in global manufacturing conditions as output and new order rates continue to fall. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. The three specific regions of concern are the Eurozone, United Kingdom along with Taiwan.

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 11, 2015

The supply chain solutions for the 24-hour economy lie primarily in a flexible IT platform which enables the various internal software applications, such as for manufacturing execution, warehouse management and transport planning, to be connected to external systems such as for customs handling. Marshall Islands. Martinique. Mauritania.

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RFgen

MARCH 26, 2013

Writing for Forbes, supply chain professional Jon Bovit recently noted that the amount of natural gas coming into Thailand from Myanmar is expected to drop precipitously at the beginning of April. The latest example of how data collection systems can help companies mitigate supply chain risks comes from Thailand.

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Material Handling & Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2017

Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar. For instance, Rachel Duan, industrial conglomerate General Electric’s chief executive in China, told the New York Times that she sees manufacturing in the area increasing when “the roads are built, the ports are built and the power plants are built.” Eurasian Land Bridge. China-Indochina peninsula.

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 22, 2015

The logos illustrate the manufacturers’ choices about whether or not to produce close to their sales markets. Despite this expectation, the Blue Banana will continue to be Europe’s most important sales market. Production and distribution. The map shows the key European production facilities of the world’s top 100 brands. Marshall Islands.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

In a highly globalised and integrated world economy, China plays a pre-eminent role as a manufacturing heavyweight – the factory of the world representing 17%-20% of world GDP. Arising from the pandemic is risk diversification i.e. reducing sourcing risks from China. FTAs and Trade Flows.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

MAY 8, 2013

In Thailand, workers at a factory producing Nike apparel were forced by military personnel allegedly hired by the manufacturer to sign a petition allowing them to be paid less than the minimum wage of $4 a day.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Production/manufacturing. Broadly speaking though, the following areas are those where KPIs will be necessary: Order capture. Inventory management. Purchasing and supplier management. Warehousing. Transportation.

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NC State SCRC

AUGUST 23, 2017

Nowhere are disruptions more prevalent than in Low Cost Countries (LCC’s), which have become the focal point for outsourced contract manufacturing for major apparel brands such as Nike, Under Armour, Gap, Apple, and others. A recent article (Chu, 2012) noted that low cost countries all have the same problems that factories in Bangladesh do.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The latest data regarding October reinforces that global and regional manufacturing levels remain subdued, similar to this condition during all of the Q3 period. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Global-wide manufacturing levels as reported by the composite index produced by J.P. up from the adjusted value of 48.7

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 3, 2025

Global Wide Manufacturing Global-wide manufacturing levels as reported by the composite index produced by S&P Global Market Intelligence was headlined with global manufacturing moving back into expansion during the final month of the second quarter. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® reportedly rose to a value of 50.3,

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

At the end of 2024, global manufacturing activity levels remained at a state of contraction amid international trade volume declines. Global Wide Manufacturing Global-wide manufacturing levels as reported by the composite index produced by J.P. On a regional and country basis, growth continued in India while the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 6, 2024

At the midpoint of Q4-2024, overall global and regional manufacturing levels reportedly stabilized but there remains notable regional differences. Of special concern is deepening manufacturing recessionary conditions occurring within the eurozone sector along with speculation that a new Trump Administration taking office in the U.S.

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