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Rising Headwinds Reflected for Global Production Indices in March and Q1 2022

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While developed regions have managed to sustain some production momentum, there are growing concerns related to continued high levels of cost inflation and added global transport disruption. United States. Indices reflecting manufacturing across the United States were mixed but remained generally positive.

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Relatively Cautious Global Production and Supply Chain Indices for February 2022

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Global wide production, transportation and logistics activity levels reported for February, but continued rather concerning data related to global transportation service levels and cost. Indices reflecting manufacturing across the United States were generally positive. Federal Bank of New York. Select Region Highlights.

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Snapshot of 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains- Part Two

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2023 Prediction Three: More Direct Control in Strategic or Tactical Multi-tiered Direct Materials Sourcing will Continue to be a Prominent Element of Business Strategy for Chief Supply Chain or Chief Procurement Officer Efforts. . In this Part Two posting, we provide highlights to Prediction Three outlined in our advisory.

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Added Headwinds for Global PMI Production Indices in June and Q2 2022

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United States. Indices reflecting manufacturing across the United States were subdued as well. The S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing PMI® posted a value of 54 in June, compared to a value of 51.7 Select Regional Highlights. The S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI™ fell to a two-year low 52.7 reported for March.

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What is the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)? Guest Post by Arun Gupta, PhD

Supply Chain View from the Field

In its current form the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a potential free trade agreement (FTA) between the US and 11 Asia-Pacific (APAC) countries (Canada, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Japan, Vietnam, Brunei, Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, and New Zealand). The United States currently has FTA’s with six (6) of the 11 TPP countries.

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Apple’s Plan to Produce New iPhone in Both China and India Long Planned

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Another ongoing concern has been India’s logistics and transportation infrastructure and well as strict customs enforcement practices. In addition to India, Vietnam has been another area under consideration for component or final assembly production of Apple’ s consumer electronics hardware products. Bob Ferrari.

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Global Production Activity Levels Unchanged In May But Provide Added Warning Signs

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Continued Contraction for the United States Two indices of U.S. Vietnam Again in the Doldrums The S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing PMI® is here highlighted because the May value dropped deeper into contraction and “ signaling a third successive monthly deterioration in operating conditions. ” The reported May PMI value of 45.3