Supply Chain Matters

MAY 3, 2024

Decline in Global Manufacturing Output Levels Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® declined in April. Production output levels and new order rates expanded in the latest month while stocks of purchases and supplier lead times were reflective of contractionary indicators.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The August numbers once again signal a continued downturn in global manufacturing conditions as output and new order rates continue to fall. From our lens, the August data further reflects ongoing shifts in production sourcing within specific industry sectors. That stated, global output levels fell for the third consecutive month.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

Global Production Continues to Contract Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® ended 2023 on a noted lackluster footing. Manufacturing production reportedly contracted at a slightly quicker pace in December, dashing hopes for a point of stabilization. The December reading of 49.0

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In our prior highlights and perceptions of September and October published indices , we observed that the numbers once again signaled continued contraction in global manufacturing output and product demand levels. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. in November.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In our prior highlights and perceptions of September and Q3-2023 published indices , we observed that the numbers once again signaled added contraction in global manufacturing output and product demand levels. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. down from the 49.2

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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 18, 2018

They range from small-batch soap manufacturing to the distribution of sports car parts. It firmly cemented China as the world’s manufacturing hub. The voracious appetite of US consumers for goods — from Apple products to Xmas trees — saw China become the de facto manufacturer of consumer goods.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

MAY 8, 2013

Companies like Nike and Disney have publicly stated that they are not going to Bangladesh for apparel sourcing in the future. In Thailand, workers at a factory producing Nike apparel were forced by military personnel allegedly hired by the manufacturer to sign a petition allowing them to be paid less than the minimum wage of $4 a day.

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AFFLINK

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

The cost of recovery from a disruption in procurement management depends on factors such as supply source, volume, manufacturing location and inventory. A group purchasing organization typically finds that it spends 80 percent of its budget on their top 20 suppliers, and they also organize other resources such as time by spend.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The reported September data provides added reinforcement of a global manufacturing slowdown occurring at the end of Q3-2024. Indices of new orders, production output and manufacturing employment have reportedly collectively declined while business optimism has reportedly fallen to a near two year low point.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Global Production Activity Rise Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® began 2024 with output levels rising for the first time in eight months. Global manufacturing employment levels fell for the fifth straight month. Manufacturing , there were mixed consensus.

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NC State SCRC

AUGUST 23, 2017

Nowhere are disruptions more prevalent than in Low Cost Countries (LCC’s), which have become the focal point for outsourced contract manufacturing for major apparel brands such as Nike, Under Armour, Gap, Apple, and others. The most obvious way to create social responsibility might be just to avoid sourcing markets with low social standards.

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Material Handling & Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2017

Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar. For instance, Rachel Duan, industrial conglomerate General Electric’s chief executive in China, told the New York Times that she sees manufacturing in the area increasing when “the roads are built, the ports are built and the power plants are built.” Eurasian Land Bridge. China-Indochina peninsula.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2024

Slight Rise in Global Wide Production Activity Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® was headlined with back-to-back expansion levels in February. The HSBC India Manufacturing PMI® rose from 56.5 Manufacturing Among the two reported PMI reports relative to U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Crisis Response – At the outset of the crisis, it’s easier to visualise a horizontal and linear supply chain with the 4 flows disrupted and adversely affecting the Core Supply Chain Functions, of Planning, Sourcing, Production, Distribution, last mile Deliveries and returns management or reverse logistics. Diversification.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The latest data regarding October reinforces that global and regional manufacturing levels remain subdued, similar to this condition during all of the Q3 period. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Global-wide manufacturing levels as reported by the composite index produced by J.P. up from the adjusted value of 48.7

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

These developments impact Original Equipment Manufacturers, both at strategic level and at operational level within their supply chains. The way by which consumers purchase, use and share technology is changing rapidly. The sourcing department is challenged by increasing compliancy issues. Marshall Islands. Martinique.

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Sourcing from far-flung countries such as China is leading to growing uncertainty about the actual supply of purchase orders. Marshall Islands. Martinique. Mauritania. Micronesia, Federated States of. Moldova, Republic of. Montenegro. Montserrat. Mozambique. Netherlands. Netherlands Antilles. New Caledonia. New Zealand. Norfolk Island.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Purchasing and supplier management. Production/manufacturing. Later in this article we’ll look at some examples of functional and cross functional KPIs. Broadly speaking though, the following areas are those where KPIs will be necessary: Order capture. Inventory management. Warehousing. Transportation.

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