Manufacturing
Manufacturers must invest in workforce to boost productivity: report
One hour of unproductive labour per week could cost companies $5,900 annually.
6 days ago
Manufacturers must invest in workforce to boost productivity: report
One hour of unproductive labour per week could cost companies $5,900 annually.
6 days ago
Asian supply chains show tentative recovery, but underutilisation persists
Meanwhile, global supply chains are near full capacity.
Circular business models: Unlocking the next phase of growth in Asia’s manufacturing sector
To achieve real, lasting sustainability, organisations must move beyond carbon targets.
Global manufacturing sector returns to expansion territory in June
Key economies drove it to expansion amidst stabilising demand conditions.
Asian manufacturing activity hits 17-month low amidst rising tariffs
Supply chain utilisation has fallen to its lowest level since 2023.
Who’s winning the digital race in chemical manufacturing?
The sector is valued at $190 billion as of 2024.
Myanmar manufacturing sector struggles as earthquake aftermath weighs on recovery
PMI shows modest recovery from April.
Philippines manufacturing slows in May
PMI tumbles to near-stagnation levels.
Taiwan's manufacturing PMI improves but remains in contraction
Export orders tumble to 17-month low.
Indonesian manufacturing sector contracts for 2nd month as new orders plummet
Indonesia saw its steepest decline in new business since August 2021.
South Korea’s manufacturing sector suffers sharpest decline in over two years
New orders plummet to lowest level since COVID-19 pandemic
Vietnam manufacturing slightly stabilises despite second month of contraction
Factory output rebounds as tariff uncertainty eases, but export orders remain under pressure.
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.
China manufacturing activity falls for the first time in 8 months
But business sentiment slightly improves.
Malaysia factory activity improves in May after 12-month decline
But a decrease in new order inflows persists.
