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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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Global Manufacturing Levels Contract Again in August 2024

Supply Chain Matters

manufacturing and procurement activity levels, namely the ISM Report on Business Manufacturing PMI , and the S&P Global U.S. Supplier logistics were reportedly delayed because of raw material shortages coupled with sever weather conditions. United States The two followed indices of U.S. Export orders were noted as subdued.

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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 Continue Contracting in July 2024

Supply Chain Matters

manufacturing and procurement activity levels, namely the ISM Report on Business Manufacturing PMI , and the S&P Global U.S. Cost inflation reportedly rose to its highest level in over two years leading to rises in output prices. United States As Supply Chain Matters has observed in prior highlights, the two followed indices of U.S.

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Upturn in Global Manufacturing in June- Cautionary Signs Prevail

Supply Chain Matters

Various industry supply chain and procurement management teams are obviously going to have to differentiate as to two different narratives presented in these separate reports. China A contrasting picture was further provided by the two widely followed indices related to China ’s production and supply chain support activity.

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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