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China Flexes Its Global Logistics Muscle

Material Handling & Logistics

China aims to extend its logistics reach from the Pacific to the Atlantic through its One Belt, One Road initiative. The sheer size of the country’s “One Belt, One Road” logistics initiative, for instance, calls into question the true objective of the regional infrastructure plan. Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar. China-Pakistan.

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July 2022 Global Manufacturing Indices Indicating Declining Momentum

Supply Chain Matters

The bottom three were listed as Poland , Taiwan and Myanmar. . An uncertain picture relative to ongoing labor unrest among supply chain workers coupled with ongoing uncertainty relative to global and domestic transportation and logistics services provides additional challenges for supply network and supply management professionals.

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Global Production Levels Falling At the End of 2023

Supply Chain Matters

This index is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Declines in the manufacturing sector were noted for Myanmar , Thailand , and Malaysia. These nations reportedly account for 98 percent of ASEAN manufacturing value added. by the end of the year.

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Global Manufacturing Levels Contract Again in August 2024

Supply Chain Matters

Supplier logistics were reportedly delayed because of raw material shortages coupled with sever weather conditions. Other Asian Nations The S&P Global ASEAN Manufacturing PMI® , a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand , and Vietnam reportedly fell from 51.6

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Added Signs of Global Manufacturing Upturn in May

Supply Chain Matters

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. The HCOB Germany Manufacturing PMI® registered a four month high May value of 45.4 compared to an April value of 42.5. The May index of 51.7

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August 2022 Global Manufacturing Indices- Declining Momentum Accelerating

Supply Chain Matters

The bottom three were listed as Poland , Taiwan and Myanmar. In the coming days we will scrutinize August global logistics, transportation and recognized volatility indicators to ascertain similar or contrasting indicators. The top three regions exhibiting PMI growth were noted as India, Australia and Thailand. Bob Ferrari.

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Global Manufacturing Levels Continue Contracting in July 2024

Supply Chain Matters

Other Asian Nations The S&P Global ASEAN Manufacturing PMI® , a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand , and Vietnam reportedly grew marginally in July at the value of 51.6. This particular index rose to a two-year high of 52.1 as contributing to a slowdown.