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This Week in Logistics News (August 29 -September 2, 2016)

Talking Logistics

China, Canada, Spain and elsewhere. On the technology front, GE Transportation announced its acquisition of ShipXpress, “a top provider of cloud-based software solutions that enable transportation, industrial, and commodities businesses to efficiently operate with supply chain partners.” Speaking of 3PLs, C.H.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 26-30, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Several port terminals run by a Maersk division, including in the United States, India, Spain, the Netherlands, were still struggling to revert to normal operations on Thursday after experiencing massive disruptions. The cyber attack was among the biggest-ever disruptions to hit global shipping.

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July 2022 Global Manufacturing Indices Indicating Declining Momentum

Supply Chain Matters

Of added concern, manufacturing powerhouses of France, Germany, Spain and Italy each had contraction level PMI values. Commenting on the July report, Chris Williamson, Chief Business Economist at S&P Global indicated in-part: “ Eurozone manufacturing is sinking into an increasingly steep downturn, adding to the region’s recession risks.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2017

Talking Logistics

If you’re a transportation professional, for example, and all you know is transportation, your opportunities for advancement are limited compared to someone who has a broader supply chain perspective. Retail Supply Chain Conference , February 12 – 15, Orlando, FL.

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Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Stabilize in February

Supply Chain Matters

Counties reaching new highs were noted as Italy, noted as reaching a ten month high, Greece, Ireland and Spain. Manufacturing output volumes reportedly stabilized, after an eight month run of contraction. Countries experiencing sequential monthly lows were noted as France, Austria and Germany , the latter recording a 46.3

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September and Q3 2022 Global Manufacturing Indices Enter Contraction Trending

Supply Chain Matters

Noted were further declines in both output and new orders sub-indexes along with an added comment citing panelist input that lowered production output was a consequence of fading demand, the adverse impact of ongoing supply shortages and of faded customer demand.

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- May 12 2023

Supply Chain Matters

The firm is headquartered in Portland, Oregon , with offices in Ashburn, Virginia , Rochester, New York and Barcelona, Spain. In addition, the company has established its new European headquarters in Barcelona, Spain.