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Tariffs disrupt up to 40% of supply chain activity in 2025
Costs, demand, and sourcing strategies shift, McKinsey survey shows
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Tariffs disrupt up to 40% of supply chain activity in 2025
Costs, demand, and sourcing strategies shift, McKinsey survey shows
1 day ago
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Japan business activity expands for 9th successive month despite softer PMI
PMI eased to 51.5 in December, but new demand and hiring strengthened.
AI demand boosts outlook for Korean memory chips
Fitch expects AI and server upgrades to lift DRAM and SSD demand in 2026, despite risks.
What industry shifts will reshape production and transport in 2026
Forecast highlighted changes in supply networks, robotaxis, automation and in-car safety.
ASEAN's manufacturing PMI up in November
It rose to 53 driven by new orders and output.
Global robotic additive manufacturing market to reach $21.06b by 2033
Automation needs and complex geometries underpinned the projected 21.8% CAGR.
Global semiconductor industry sees strongest quarter with 15.8% chip sales growth
Worldwide semiconductor revenues reached £165bn in the third quarter, with September marking record monthly sales.
Manufacturing Asia Awards 2025 recognises industrial leaders and export champions
The awards programme celebrated excellence in leadership, innovation, and groundbreaking accomplishments.
China’s export curbs heighten Europe’s battery supply risks
Restrictions on LFP technology disrupt EU's efforts to scale EV production.
China tightens battery export controls, delays global shipments
New licensing rules will take effect as China supplies two-thirds of US battery imports.
Here’s how Asia strengthens its supply chain
Economies in the region are ready for global macroeconomic shifts, analysts said.
EY’s Atul Chandna highlights AI, IoT, and data’s role in transforming supply chains
Chandna shares strategies for leveraging technology, sustainability, and adaptive leadership to turn disruption into opportunity.
Demand for factory robots doubles in 10 years
Asia accounted for 74% of robot deployments in 2024.
Rethinking aftermarket parts: How AI and robotics turn inventory cost into service
If you manage a parts network, the choice isn’t between hoarding inventory and hoping forecasts are right.
Tarriff fears trigger US stockpiling in August as manufacturing weakens in Europe, Asia
Asia manufacturers cut purchases.
Cost escalation top supply chain concern of most firms
Even though 73% of COOs report having a supply chain strategy, only half plan ahead.
