Manufacturing

How COOs can build long-term value through smarter cost reduction

BCG says combining short- and long-term actions is more effective for lasting efficiency.

How COOs can build long-term value through smarter cost reduction

BCG says combining short- and long-term actions is more effective for lasting efficiency.

High costs slow manufacturers’ shift to sustainable packaging

Early movers gain ground as firms face cost, scale, and regulatory hurdles.

Manufacturing firms in Asia see gains in AI adoption, ERIA report shows

The automotive and electronics sectors accounted for the most robot usage from 2012 to 2019.

Data centre capacity in Asia to rise up to 25% annually

Global investment in data centres and chip infrastructure hits $465b in 2024.

China’s machine export posts 6.33% increase

The machinery transfers have mixed effects on Africa’s industrialisation.

China is intent on maintaining lead in global manufacturing market: report

However, Beijing will need to address growing domestic and international side effects.

Global semiconductor sales up 18.8% in Q1

March recorded the highest sales total at $55.9b

Trade uncertainty drags South Korea's manufacturing sector in April

This is the third consecutive month of worsening business conditions. 

Indonesia's manufacturing sector contracts in April

This is the biggest deterioration in business conditions since August 2021.

Taiwan manufacturing PMI sinks to 16-month low in April

Firms downbeat on outlook for first time in 18 months.

US tariffs trigger contraction in Vietnam’s Manufacturing activity

Business confidence is at a 44-month low, S&P Global reported. 

APAC warehouses accelerate AI adoption to tackle safety gaps

79% of warehouse associates say safety is a top concern.