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How is the Logistics Economy Holding Up?

Logistics Viewpoints

Source: J.P. Global Manufacturing PMI Global Trade as a Barometer Clearly domestic business activity is much larger than international trade. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Indexes The J.P. In contrast, the overall manufacturing PMI for the Eurozone was quite weak with Germany and Austria reporting the lowest levels.

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Don’t Wait for Standards Before Moving Closer to Smarter Manufacturing

GlobalTranz

Smart Manufacturing has been making a lot of noise in the manufacturing industry, mostly due to how automation can greatly improve manufacturing operations through enhanced productivity. Also known as the “ New Industrial Revolution ”, this may indeed drastically shift the entire world of manufacturing. So, what is it?

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Why 2021 Will Be A Breakout Year For Sustainable Manufacturing

IQMS

Bottom Line : In 2021 and beyond, customers are voting with their dollars for the manufacturers who excel at sustainable manufacturing and make a positive contribution to the environment, dominating B2B supply chains and B2C purchasing decisions. Sustainability Is The Cornerstone Of Manufacturing Competitiveness.

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Trends 2022: Manufacturing

Enterra Insights

The manufacturing sector covers such a broad spectrum of products and processes that any discussion about industry trends must take place at a very high level. One of the megatrends that has been driving manufacturing for over a decade is digitization. Manufacturing Trends. And the manufacturing sector overall looks strong.

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Packaging Manufacturing Predictions Post-Pandemic

QAD

Here’s how packaging manufacturing has evolved during the pandemic. The level of complexity in packaging manufacturing has increased rapidly, and in order to manage it, so has the wider use of digital technology. The push for sustainability continues in all manufacturing sectors and the impact on the packaging industry could be huge.

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Reputational Dependencies in the Supply Chain

SCM Research

Practice Procurement Relationship Supply Chain Integration Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Risk Management Triad' Stiftung Warentest conducted tests on Ritter’s hazelnut chocolate. The case has confused consumers and influenced their shopping behaviors in the important winter season.

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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.