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Global Production Activity Levels Unchanged In May But Provide Added Warning Signs

Supply Chain Matters

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. in April to 58.7 value in April to 58.2 value in April.

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Redesign to Improve Value: A Case Study of a Supply Chain Leader

Supply Chain Shaman

For example, we produce in Vietnam and China. We produce there because the regulations say that you need to manufacture there to sell there. Vietnam is a low-cost market to produce products. Next week, it will be time in New York. What suggestions do you have for others? Communication to the work teams is critical.

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Relatively Cautious Global Production and Supply Chain Indices for February 2022

Supply Chain Matters

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights February global manufacturing and supply chain indices and challenges relative to product demand and supply network imbalance levels in the first quarter of 2022. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. Federal Bank of New York.

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Smart Supply Chains Adapt to Overcome COVID-19 Challenges

Logistics Bureau

Some US manufacturers, however, have resorted to airlifting supplies from China at a premium price. These smart operators include: John Deere: The agricultural vehicle manufacturer says it expects to spend $40 million (USD) on expedited freight to ensure there is no disruption in supply. The Food Industry.

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Mitigating the Impact of the Coronavirus on Supply Chains with Machine Learning and Real-Time Visibility

BlueYonder

A New York Times article from August 2019 highlights how much artificial intelligence (AI) is indebted to humans. Lucky are the companies that can shift production to other countries like Mexico or Vietnam. That is because lots and lots of people are needed to help an AI system learn so that it can eventually act on its own.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 12/09/2022-12/15/2022

All Things Supply Chain

Amazon Sued by Supplier for Breach of Agreement Gilimex Inc a Vietnamese warehouse equipment manufacturer is suing Amazon for $280 million, claiming that the e-commerce giant backed away from agreements…

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What Were the Top 5 Supply Chain Disruptions of 2015

RFgen

Technology keeps entering the manufacturing space quicker than ever before. Mobile technology and integrated data management modules are helping manufacturers increase production and improve visibility across the entire organization. billion in Vietnam and China. The estimated revenue impact cost those along the supply chain $1.5