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November U.S. Logistics Manager’s Index- Noteworthy Trending

Supply Chain Matters

Ongoing Panama Canal Disruption Report authors made specific mention of the ongoing Panama Canal disruption brought about by declining water basin levels brought about by months of drought.

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Global Manufacturing PMI Levels Rise in January 2024

Supply Chain Matters

Transit to and from the Panama Canal further remains constrained by lower basin water levels brought about by climate drought conditions. Various ocean container and bulk shipping vessels remain compelled to bypass this transit point to and from the Suez Canal , and to route instead around Africa to reach European and other major ports.

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

KPIs in Supply Chain – The Basics. As in any business activity, supply chain operations need to focus constantly on improvement to compete in the market place. But how do you know if your supply chain performance is being maintained, or if it’s getting better, or worse? This is where KPIs come in.

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