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Logistics and Supply Chain News (August 5th- 9th 2024)

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The influx of people and goods into France for the Olympics has placed significant pressure on ports, airports, and roads, leading to delays and disruptions in the movement of goods. Sunpower was once one of the larger domestic solar manufacturers and remained resilient during the cleantech bust of the early 2010s has finally met its match.

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Supply Chain Investments Represent a Significant Portion of Total VC Investing

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The Netherlands-based online grocery store Picnic Technology raised €355 million in investor capital as part of plans to expand into France and Germany. They also invested in manufacturing software firms like Plex, Oslo, and AVATA. The biggest capital infusions into existing companies occurred in delivery.

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Global Manufacturing Levels Contract Again in August 2024

Supply Chain Matters

The August data further reinforces indications of a global manufacturing slowdown. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Global-wide manufacturing levels as reported by the J.P. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Global-wide manufacturing levels as reported by the J.P. This composite index produced by J.P.

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Added Signs of Global Manufacturing Upturn in May

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Signs of Global Manufacturing Upturn Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® reportedly improved in May with output and new orders in indices on the rise. Rates of manufacturing contraction eased across Europe and in Japan. The May reading of 50.9 The May reading of 50.9

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Global Manufacturing Levels Continue Contracting in July 2024

Supply Chain Matters

The latest data reinforces indications of a global manufacturing slowdown. Global Manufacturing Output Global-wide manufacturing levels as reported by the J.P. Global Manufacturing Output Global-wide manufacturing levels as reported by the J.P. Product demand levels are essentially focused on domestic market needs.

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3D Printing and the Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, has been around in one shape or form for a while. In fact, recently, while on a weekend ski trip with friends, my buddy John was riding the chairlift with two women from France […]. The use cases for 3D printing cover most anything you can imagine.

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July 2022 Global Manufacturing Indices Indicating Declining Momentum

Supply Chain Matters

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides commentary relative to July’s global manufacturing PMI indices relative to data indicating declining momentum, and some contraction among specific global regions. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. Global Wide Production Activity. The July 2022 J.P.