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Global Production Activity Levels Remain in Contraction at the End of 2024

Supply Chain Matters

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 tracked by the composite index produced by J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI posted a value of 49.6 value in November.

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Studies Identify Top Supply Chain Disruption Risks

Supply Chain Matters

This study identified the five most disrupted industries in 2024 to be Life Sciences , Healthcare , General Manufacturing , High Tech , and Automotive , marking the fourth year in a row that these particular industries have been the most impacted. government as well as potential retaliatory measures by other countries.

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How Tariffs Disrupt Supply Chains: A Closer Look at Strategy, Inventory, and Resilience

RFgen

Imagine a mid-market fitness equipment company sourcing metal frames from Taiwan. Example: A bicycle manufacturer adds a rear reflector and bell, reclassifying the bike as a safety transport device, reducing the duty rate by 10%. A sudden 20% tariff hits, raising costs overnight. None of those choices are cheap or fast.

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DHS Adds 37 Entities to Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List

Exiger Perspectives

Companies that heavily depend on these materials, such as those in renewable energy and textile manufacturing, face heightened risks of supply chain disruptions and rising costs. The top three shipper industries are: 1) Textiles, Apparel, and Luxury Goods; 2) Electronic Equipment, Instruments, and Components; and 3) Metals and Mining.

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Amazon’s Jassy Says AI Will Reduce Company’s Workforce

Supply Chain Brain

China Tech Fight Widens After Taiwan Blacklists Huawei More from this author Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter! Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox. Featured Product Popular Stories Report From DPW: What’s Next for AI in Supply Chain?

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TSMC’s Announced $100 Billion U.S. Investment

Supply Chain Matters

but other countries including Asian nations such as Taiwan , the current global hub, along with South Korea , Japan , China and other nations. The Announcement Global based semiconductor contract fabrication services provider Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company announced a reported $100 billion investment in additional U.S.

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Latest Foxconn Developments Are Revealing

Supply Chain Matters

Foxconn Revises 2025 Outlook Contract manufacturing services provider Foxconn ( Hon Hai Precision Industry Corp.) downgraded its full-year outlook last week, citing recent appreciation of the Taiwan dollar. over the next four years through manufacturing partnerships.