Manufacturing
How human expertise is driving Industry 5.0 in manufacturing
Real-time data helps manufacturers shift from part-to-product views to real-time, human-centric operations.
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How human expertise is driving Industry 5.0 in manufacturing
Real-time data helps manufacturers shift from part-to-product views to real-time, human-centric operations.
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Global supply chains operating at full capacity in January
North America at a 6-month high in supply chain volatility index.
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Supply chain drives M&A activity to record 5%YoY growth in 2024
Supply chain-related transactions accounted for $160b.
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Japan’s Robot orders see strong rebound in Q4 2024
The number of units ordered also saw considerable growth, rising by 27.6% YoY to 46,499 units.
Global manufacturing activity expands in January
This was driven by a rise in new orders, output, and suppliers' delivery times.
Global semiconductor sales up 19% in 2024
It surpassed $600b for the first time, the SIA said.
Vietnam manufacturing activity declines in December amidst production growth and new orders decline
Business confidence was at its lowest in 19 months.
Philippines’ manufacturing PMI dips in January
Demand continued to improve yet the pace of expansion was slow.
ASEAN’s PMI slips to 11-month low in January
Order book volumes and output only slightly increased.
China Manufacturing Industry maintains status as largest in the world for the 15th year
Over 570 industrial enterprises ranked among top 2,500 in R&D investment
China’s trade surplus hits record high in 2024
It was boosted by strong export growth combined with sluggish import growth.
Emerging market output growth slips to 52.4 in December
This is attributed to slower manufacturing output growth, S&P Global said.
What went behind December's worsening PMI data?
The global manufacturing sector dropped to 49.6 in December.
Global Supply Chain spare capacity shrinks in December
Manufacturers added safety buffers to inventories due to increased risk.
Worldwide chip sales up 20.7% in November
The Americas, China, and Asia Pacific scored significant gains.
Embarking on the smart operations journey: A new era of cost management in manufacturing
Traditional cost management models come with a common pitfall, they neglect strategic investments in favour of short-term profitability.
South Korea factory activity contracts in December
Production outlook turned negative for the first time since the pandemic.
