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Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Declines Again in May

Supply Chain Matters

Further observed were panelist comments indicating output levels being “ curbed by cost pressures, fierce competition and the India-Pakistan conflict. Headlines of the latest report included output and sales levels rising, but at the slowest levels since February, However, growth of input purchasing and employment activity sustained.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 4 – 10)

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In Pakistan, the mango crop is expected to be at least 50 per cent what it usually is thanks to similar soaring temperatures and water shortages. The deliveries, which are slated to begin in July, are part of a multiyear commercial partnership with Georgia Pacific and KBX, the transportation arm for Koch Industries.

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What If Your Supply Chain Had A Control Tower?

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The following article was contributed by Batool Iqbal, from Damco Pakistan – a subsidiary of Ap-Moller Maersk Group. Outcomes include increased responsiveness, shorter lead times, reduced transportation costs, and increased flexibility in supply chain operations.

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Top 8 Industries Affected by The Red Sea Crisis in January 2024

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The British Retail Consortium warns that higher transportation and shipping insurance costs could lead to delays and price hikes, potentially affecting product availability over the coming months. 5 Pakistan’s Salt Export Industry A photo showing a salt factory in Pakistan.

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Doing Business in India

QAD

Located in Southern Asia between Burma and Pakistan, India borders the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. India has a robust manufacturing sector, with typical products including textiles, chemicals, food, steel, transportation equipment, cement, mining, petrochemicals, machinery, software and pharmaceuticals. . Manufacturing in India.

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Complex costs of transportation

Supply Chain Movement

To anticipate and respond to high customer demand, a modern Transportation Management System (TMS) needs to optimize inventory allocation. Deviations that occur during transportation execution are not necessarily approved immediately. Netherlands. Netherlands Antilles. New Caledonia. New Zealand. Norfolk Island. Papua New Guinea.

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Energy Crisis in Asia and Europe: The Supply Chain Impact

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Asia Energy Crisis Currently, both China and Pakistan are suffering a major energy crunch from dwindling energy supplies and high global gas prices. Pakistan is also highly dependent on imported natural gas: imported LNG accounts for a third of Pakistan’s yearly power output ( Reuters ). tons and Nigeria exported 1.5M

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