APAC
Manufacturers must invest in workforce to boost productivity: report
One hour of unproductive labour per week could cost companies $5,900 annually.
Manufacturers must invest in workforce to boost productivity: report
One hour of unproductive labour per week could cost companies $5,900 annually.
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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.
What it takes to lead in APAC’s building products and construction materials sector
Leaders in the building products and construction materials sector must evolve to drive growth over the next two to three years.
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.
Cost remains top challenge for manufacturers
90% say that tariffs above 25% would make exports uneconomical.
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.
ASEAN manufacturing sees second consecutive month of deterioration
Confidence levels also diminished.
Is forecasting enough to build a resilient supply chain for Asian manufacturers?
A forecast is only as valuable as the supply-chain nerve system that acts on it in real time.
Global semiconductor sales up 18.8% in Q1
March recorded the highest sales total at $55.9b
Finance teams move to real-time planning in manufacturing
Leading manufacturers use an advanced planning platform.
ASEAN manufacturing activity slips to 16-month low in April
Confidence is at its lowest since July 2020.
Cyber risks threaten to derail APAC manufacturing digitalisation
Nearly 40% of industrial enterprises globally identify cybersecurity as the main challenge in upgrading their operational technology systems.
