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Global Production Levels Falling At the End of 2023

Supply Chain Matters

Commenting on the outlook for 2024, Chris Williamson, Chief Business Economist at S&P Global Market Intelligence noted in part: “ Given current order book trends, the overall picture from the survey is one of supply exceeding demand for many goods, which points to downside risks to production, employment and prices as we head into 2024.”

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July 2022 Global Manufacturing Indices Indicating Declining Momentum

Supply Chain Matters

The bottom three were listed as Poland , Taiwan and Myanmar. . The two recognized gauges of China’s manufacturing activity reflected differing perspectives and trending. Also highlighted was that purchasing activity, stocks of purchases and finished goods inventories collectively rose in July. Select Regional Highlights.

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August 2022 Global Manufacturing Indices- Declining Momentum Accelerating

Supply Chain Matters

In our summary and perspectives focused on July 2022 reporting , we opined that July data reinforced a trending toward declining global supply chain production momentum. The bottom three were listed as Poland , Taiwan and Myanmar. The top three regions exhibiting PMI growth were noted as India, Australia and Thailand. Bob Ferrari.

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Doing Business in Thailand

QAD

Its bordering countries include Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia. Thailand’s transportation and communication pathways are well-developed for manufacturing supply chains. The country has a robust network of roads, waterways, rail and air transport, including several major seaports. About twice the size of the U.S.

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Global Wide Manufacturing Output Strengthens in March 2024

Supply Chain Matters

This index is a compilation of seven termed ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. In contrast, noted was that the downturn in new export orders deepened in March, and that trend has extended to 22 months.

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Malaysia a Key Link in Asia’s Disaster Resilience Plan

MIT Supply Chain

Each center is also engaged in practical training, such as a program this fall at MISI for UN logistics staff members from Cambodia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, and Pakistan. A 2013 MISI Master of Science in Supply Chain Management program thesis analyzes the transportation needs of UNHRD. Brussels: CRED; 2012.

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Global Wide Production PMI Levels Unchanged in February 2024

Supply Chain Matters

manufacturing activity levels, there was contrasting and disparity as to trending. This index is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand , and Vietnam. Contrasting Reporting for U.S. Manufacturing Among the two reported PMI reports relative to U.S. reported for January.