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Driving Visibility, Intelligence, and Agility through Supply Chain Technology on Cloud

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

the authors identified that the first step to developing an effective supply chain strategy is to consider the nature of the demand for your companies’ products. For example, you want to cut costs with a faster courier, or invest in reducing the lead time of your manufacturing.

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Added Signs of Global Manufacturing Upturn in May

Supply Chain Matters

The May slowdown was attributed to a severe heat wave resulting in reduced working hours. Other Asian Nations The S&P Global ASEAN Manufacturing PMI ® is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar , the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand , and Vietnam. Although the May reading of 57.5 The May index of 51.7

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Global Wide Manufacturing Output Strengthens in March 2024

Supply Chain Matters

As stated, the March report pointed to further increases in both input costs and selling prices by the end of the first quarter. New order growth reportedly accelerated at the fastest in nearly three plus year, which is a likely indication that this region has become the new go-to for China Plus product sourcing strategies.

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November Global PMI Reporting Reflects Some Stabilization

Supply Chain Matters

Source: JP Morgan and S&P Global, December 2023 Key Highlights in Regional PMI Reporting India’s Manufacturing Sector Accelerates Overall manufacturing activity across India accelerated in November after a deceleration in October. Commenting on the November data, Bennett Parrish, Global Economist at J.P. The reported November value of 48.3

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Global Production Levels Falling At the End of 2023

Supply Chain Matters

Manufacturing job losses were reportedly registered for the fourth consecutive month in December, with cuts noted in China , the Euro area , the U.S. This index is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. and the United Kingdom. by the end of the year.

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From soba to udon—Are the noodles in the FTA bowl getting too thick? – LogiSYM December/January 2021

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

If nothing else, the COVID-19 crisis has forced companies to look for cost savings with significantly increased vigour. For a long time, and predominantly still, most people and businesses tend to think about FTAs as just that: a way to reduce tariffs on good originating in one party upon entry into another.

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Supply Chain Disruptions Are New Opportunities – LogiSYM October/November 2020

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The enforcements of draconian lockdowns, various economies have experienced severe shocks, adversely affecting global trade, global tourism & travel, International Aviation and Airports as well as International Shipping and Ports. Arising from the pandemic is risk diversification i.e. reducing sourcing risks from China.