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AUGUST 5, 2024

The bottom three consisted of Austria, Germany and Czechia. manufacturing and procurement activity levels, namely the ISM Report on Business Manufacturing PMI , and the S&P Global U.S. Business confidence reportedly weakened for the fourth month running along with further declines in purchasing activities and inventories.

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APRIL 4, 2023

However, we discern some added signs excess inventories and of production sourcing shifts. Further concerning was that the volume of warehouse finished goods inventories rose to the greatest extent in four months. percentage point increase in March while the Inventories sub-index dipped to the contraction value of 47.5,

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The lowest production performance and associated supply chain activity levels were reported as that of Germany , Austria , Czech Republic , United Kingdom and Poland. The inventories index decreased 2.1 manufacturers are continuing to draw down inventory levels. Continued Contraction Levels for the U.S.

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

Reportedly, destocking activities increased with finished product and raw materials inventories decreasing by the end of the quarter. Reportedly, with the exception of Greece , all other EU countries registered PMI declines, with Germany and Austria having the fastest rates of production declines. was relatively unchanged from the 49.0

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AUGUST 3, 2023

Morgan indicated in part: “ Near-term forward looking indicators also headed lower, most notably the finished goods orders-to-inventory ratio which fell further below 1,0 from an already contractionary reading.” Commenting on the July data implications, a compelling observation by Bennett Parrish, Global Economist at J.P.

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

A continued subdued product demand environment and added caution reportedly led to a decline in overall purchasing activity, lower levels of inventory and improved supplier delivery times. Austria was indicated as the worst performer, followed by Germany and France. The reported November value posted a six-month high value of 44.2,

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MARCH 2, 2023

Countries experiencing sequential monthly lows were noted as France, Austria and Germany , the latter recording a 46.3 Likewise, consumer goods related industry segments would want to believe that inventory over hangs are being resolved and that inventory replenishment buying cycles are soon in the cards.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

India led all other regions in overall PMI growth while Austria, Czechia and France were the bottom three contractionary conditions. Quicker declines in finished goods inventories and a softer reduction in pre-production stocks were noted. Further reductions in manufacturing employment were reported. and France being 43.1.

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OCTOBER 3, 2024

Germany remained as the lowest, followed by Austria, France and the Netherlands. manufacturing and procurement activity levels, namely the ISM Report on Business Manufacturing PMI , and the S&P Global U.S. The challenge will be to ensure that excessive inventory overhang does not occur as it did in prior years.

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DECEMBER 6, 2024

Inventory purchases and manufacturing employment each decreased. India remains the leading output region while Germany, France, Italy and Austria having reportedly continued with contractionary production performance. The Netherlands, Ireland and Austria reportedly also had their indexes slipping into contraction in November.

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MARCH 5, 2025

With the Februarys PMI reporting, there are indications of the post Lunar New Year ramp-up of global production levels to replenish inventories. Administration are becoming either a noted concern or business opportunity area for global based manufacturers and materials procurement teams. United States The two followed indices of U.S.

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