Manufacturing
GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index plunges across major economies in October
US factories cut back purchases whilst Chinese counterparts report growth.
GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index plunges across major economies in October
US factories cut back purchases whilst Chinese counterparts report growth.
Companies weaning off focus on supply chain resilience: McKinsey
Only a few executives believe their boards have a deep understanding of supply chain risks.
60% US tariff on China expected to benefit India and Malaysia
The tariff may also drive trade diversion, with China rerouting exports through third countries.
Global semiconductor sales hit highest ever record in September
September sales were a record-breaking $55.3b.
Singapore manufacturing activity rises at start of 4th quarter
Output growth accelerates amidst a sharp rise in new business.
Global manufacturing activity contracts for 4th consecutive month
Output stabilises but new orders continue to decline.
More than just transaction management – what the future holds for ERP
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is a foundational tool for many organisations.
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.
Indonesia’s manufacturing sector contracts further in October
Output and new orders fall for 4th straight month.
Property stimulus seen to slow China steel, cement demand decline
Steel production down 4% Y-O-Y in 9 months
Chinese steel producers move away from property sector, rising decarbonisation Capex
Manufacturing, infra sectors to boost growth in steel consumption
China’s manufacturing activity rebounds in October
But employment levels fell to the lowest level since May 2023.
Thailand manufacturing sector eases in September
Slower increases in output and new orders recorded
ASEAN manufacturing output declines into contraction for the first time in 3 years
Headline index drops to 7-month low.
India manufacturing growth falls in September as exports at slowest pace in year and a half
New export orders lowest since March 2023.
Regenerative manufacturing offers $1.2t opportunity for ASEAN firms
A key driver of this shift includes the rise of artificial intelligence investments.
Global manufacturing marks steepest decline in nearly two years
Business optimism falls to a 22-month low.
