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This Week in Logistics News (June 22 – 28)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Walmart announced that it will pilot agriculture technology with crop supply intelligence company Agritaskto get real-time information on crops and improve sourcing decisions around produce. The company is selling Coyote for $775 million less than the purchase price. billion in 2015.

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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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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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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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The Green Corridor: To Realise the Circular Economy Dream – Reach Out to Your Community

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In one example, Crust Group in Singapore provides a Southeast Asian example of a cross industry “circular economy” partnership. Everyday there is stale bread thrown out by bakeries all over Singapore. He advises clients on green logistical solutions and provides sustainability program management services. Sure there is.

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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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The Green Corridor – Optimal Tech for Green Logistics – Making Emissions Visible

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Raw materials, parts and services are currently all running through supply chains and manufacturing processes and emitting GHGs. Digitizing logistics technology is innovating fast. I recently toured the Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (ARTC) in Singapore. Arcstone sells digital systems to optimize manufacturing.