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Considerations for China Plus Supply Chain Sourcing Actions

Supply Chain Matters

The alternative supply chain or “ Altasian” is defined as countries consisting of Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, India, the Philippines , Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Bangladesh. billion in population will be the linchpin of an alternative sourced Asian supply network. All rights reserved.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 22 – 28)

Logistics Viewpoints

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 USDA has estimated that 30 percent of food loss occurs during agricultural production and harvest.

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Mid-Year Assessment of 2022 Supply Chain Sourcing Predictions- Part Two

Supply Chain Matters

Restoring More Direct Control in Materials Sourcing. Prediction Two of this year predictions indicated the following: Restoring More Direct Control in Strategic and Tactical Direct Material Sourcing Will be the Driving Force for Businesses and their Supply Chain Management Teams in the Coming Year. Mid-Year Assessment.

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Global Supply Chain Disruptions on the Rise

Supply Chain Matters

A further noteworthy trend pointed out was increased labor unrest occurring in countries like France , the Philippines, South Korea and Indonesia. A further global transportation disruption consideration for the second half are reports that U.S. Perhaps that is in the detail.

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Additional Investment in US Based Automotive EV Supply Networks

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters highlights an additional strategic sourcing announcement involving the future production of electric powered autos and vehicles in North America. South Korea based LG Chem announced this week a planned $3.2 Announcement. and other global regions. That further adds to fulfilling U.S.

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Upturn in Global Manufacturing in June- Cautionary Signs Prevail

Supply Chain Matters

Average input costs were reportedly rising in June driven by rising raw material and transportation costs. South Korea Production Momentum Increase The S&P Global South Korea Manufacturing PMI® was headlined with “ factory orders increasing at the fastest pace since February 2022.” from the average 48.0

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Global Manufacturing Levels Contract Again in August 2024

Supply Chain Matters

Solid growth levels were once again reported for India, along with positive growth indicators for the United Kingdom and South Korea. The S&P Global South Korea Manufacturing PMI® registered a value of 51.9 Included in the August report summary were production downturns in the Eurozone , Japan and U.S.