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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. While supply pressures have reportedly eased slightly, transport capacity related shortages increased in excess of their long-run averages.

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Upturn in Global Manufacturing in June- Cautionary Signs Prevail

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Average input costs were reportedly rising in June driven by rising raw material and transportation costs. With two quarters of PMI reporting, production activity levels have increased but indications of lowest cost sourcing strategies remain an influence in global production in addition to added supply network resiliency.

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Global Wide Manufacturing Output Strengthens in March 2024

Supply Chain Matters

New order growth reportedly accelerated at the fastest in nearly three plus year, which is a likely indication that this region has become the new go-to for China Plus product sourcing strategies. This index is a compilation of seven termed ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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July 2022 Global Manufacturing Indices Indicating Declining Momentum

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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

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Source: JP Morgan and S&P Global Market Intelligence, 2024 Select Regional and Country Highlights India The HSBC India Manufacturing PMI® August report was headlined with India based manufacturers signally substantial but softer increases in new business and production levels. in July to 51.1

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Conflict Worsens Global Food Insecurity

Enterra Insights

Considering that the world’s population is increasing by one billion people every 11 to 12 years, losing any source of food is big problem. .”[1] Recently, it seems like the world is filled with violence and conflict. I was recently struck by arguments presented by Arif Husain ( @WFPChiefEcon ), Chief Economist at the U.N.

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