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Global Production Levels Falling At the End of 2023

Supply Chain Matters

The Caixen China General Manufacturing PMIĀ® , a reflection of either private or SMB businesses was headlined with a sustained improvement in manufacturing conditions. This index is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. The reported December value of 50.8

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Talking Bout a Revolution

Pivot88

Weā€™ve all been talking about digitalization and sustainability for our brands and consumers. Weā€™re in the 4th industrial revolution and any brand that doesnā€™t actively pursue a sustainable strategy is going to lose out. Pivot88 software offers a green solution to address both digitalization and sustainability through transparency.

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So Your Supply Chain is Banning Bangladeshā€¦.and Going to Cambodia?: ā€œThe Ugliest Race to the Bottomā€

Supply Chain View from the Field

That’s considered high pay when you look at Myanmar, where people are paid as little as 40 cents to $1.10, but that’s only if they have perfect attendence, meaning coming in seven days a week.

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November Global PMI Reporting Reflects Some Stabilization

Supply Chain Matters

Sustained Contraction in Japan The au Jibun Bank Japan Manufacturing PMI Ā® report for November was headlined with a sustained contraction in Japanā€™s manufacturing sector. The latest report pointed to ā€œ A sustained rise in new orders helped to lift factory production for the third time in the past four months.ā€ declined 0.4

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Global Wide Manufacturing Output Strengthens in March 2024

Supply Chain Matters

Added Signs of Sustained Growth Among ASEAN Manufacturers Since December , we have included the S&P Global ASEAN Manufacturing PMIĀ® index in our highlights. This index is a compilation of seven termed ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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Slavery and Supply Chain Transparency

Enterra Insights

This hands-on training method allows NestlĆ© to have a better understanding of where their products and raw materials originate, and can help lead to more sustainable business relationships in the long run. It will also help the company avoid future scandals, thus mitigating a significant risk. “[5].

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Conflict Worsens Global Food Insecurity

Enterra Insights

As we have seen time and time again ā€” whether during the COVID-19 pandemic, Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, military coup in Myanmar, or war in Syria ā€” crises that originate abroad always generate costs at home.” They have great potential to contribute more to well-functioning, sustainable food systems.”

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