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What went behind December's worsening PMI data?
The global manufacturing sector dropped to 49.6 in December.
6 days ago
What went behind December's worsening PMI data?
The global manufacturing sector dropped to 49.6 in December.
6 days ago
Digital twins enhance supply chain efficiency with predictive AI: report
Digital twins also improve network design, optimising distribution centre placement.
What Trump’s second term means for Asian manufacturers
One of the key policy changes expected is the introduction of higher tariffs on key trading partners.
Stronger exports, gov’t investments propel SEA’s economic growth
The growth momentum in Southeast Asia is largely attributed to government-led initiatives.
Asian suppliers drive smallest level of spare capacity in global supply chain: report
Asia’s index rose to a four-month high of 0.15, from -0.20.
Manufacturing industry to face a challenging 2025
Manufacturers expect raw material and input costs to grow by 2.7%.
Gen AI key to overcoming supply chain complexity: report
Companies without digital transformation may fail to sustain business processes, Boston Consulting Group warned.
Industry excellence celebrated at Manufacturing Asia Awards and Asian Export Awards 2024
The awards programme honoured outstanding companies and initiatives in the manufacturing and exporting industries in Asia.
Companies weaning off focus on supply chain resilience: McKinsey
Only a few executives believe their boards have a deep understanding of supply chain risks.
Global manufacturing activity contracts for 4th consecutive monthÂ
Output stabilises but new orders continue to decline.
Carmakers to invest over $20b in EV production facilities in South and Southeast Asia
This is advantageous for Chinese manufacturers who aim to diversify operations.
ASEAN manufacturing output declines into contraction for the first time in 3 years
Headline index drops to 7-month low.
Global manufacturing marks steepest decline in nearly two years
Business optimism falls to a 22-month low.
Global semiconductor market hits record August sales
This marks the fifth consecutive month of growth and the largest YoY increase since April 2022.
PMI signals slowest global growth since January
Business optimism falls to its lowest level in four years.
Asia leads robot installation globally by 70%
China accounted for 51% of the market.
Warehouse automation market to hit $55b by 2030
One driving factor includes the e-commerce boom.
