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Doing Business in Germany

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Germany is the largest economy in the EU, and it’s the second most populous country. After WWII, Germany was divided into two sectors, the FRG (West Germany) and the GDR (East Germany). Germany adopted the Euro in 1999. Manufacturing in Germany. The manufacturing sector invested 53.4

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How is the Logistics Economy Holding Up?

Logistics Viewpoints

Global Manufacturing PMI Global Trade as a Barometer Clearly domestic business activity is much larger than international trade. But cross-border trade is an important part of the global economy and much of this trade is in physical goods that must be stored, shipped, transported, and eventually consumed. Source: J.P.

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Added Signs of Global Manufacturing Upturn in May

Supply Chain Matters

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 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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Upturn in Global Manufacturing in June- Cautionary Signs Prevail

Supply Chain Matters

Global Manufacturing Output Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted by the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® reportedly slightly declined in June with output and new orders indices on the rise. In the latter category, subdued market conditions were cited as an underlying factor in manufacturers’ business optimism.

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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. The bottom three consisted of Austria, Germany and Czechia.

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Revisiting of 2024 Supply Chain Predictions – Part One

Supply Chain Matters

That stated, in certain regions such as across Europe and China , the year continues to present economic and manufacturing challenges. In the specific case of Germany , it is both. Shipping lines again managed to extract added spot rates and surcharges which have impacted business transportation budgets.