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Global Production Levels Falling At the End of 2023

Supply Chain Matters

Global Production Continues to Contract Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMIĀ® 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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Driving Visibility, Intelligence, and Agility through Supply Chain Technology on Cloud

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

For example, you want to cut costs with a faster courier, or invest in reducing the lead time of your manufacturing. Established with warehouses all over the region, the collection of scrap metals has been a complex process for this company in the Philippines. How do you react if there is a sudden spike in demand for the new product?

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November Global PMI Reporting Reflects Some Stabilization

Supply Chain Matters

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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Trends 2024: Risk Management

Enterra Insights

2] Included in her overview are: the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian conflict; the Israeli-Gaza conflict; Houthi attacks in the Red Sea; tensions between China and Taiwan; Chinaā€™s hegemonic ambitions, leading to territorial conflicts with Vietnam, the Philippines, Japan, and India; and rising concerns about North Korean aggression.

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How Cold Chain Logistic Providers Build Trust with Traceability

Logistics Viewpoints

In the Philippines, there is another ongoing shift in food purchasing habits. In addition, as more consumers use e-commerce, they become accustomed to the guarantee of fast, free shipping. This should prevent the WMS from shipping a compromised product to the customer.

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Memorial Day 2021

Enterra Insights

Those involved include healthcare workers, scientists, morticians, manufacturers, farmers, supply chain workers, and grocery store employees.” ”[2] Twelve years later, Evans assumed command of the destroyer USS Johnston (DD-557) ā€” the only commanding officer the ship would ever know. ” Sam Cox, a retired U.S.

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Top 6 Wholesale Distribution Trends for 2019

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They range from small-batch soap manufacturing to the distribution of sports car parts. Shipping costs are also expected to spike upwards. It firmly cemented China as the world’s manufacturing hub. They have come to grow dependent and accustomed to working with Chinese manufacturers and suppliers.