Brookings Institute Paper: Measuring US supply chain reliance
U.S. manufacturers rely far more on China than standard calculations suggest and, consequently, reducing U.S. exposure to China will be difficult and costly, suggests a paper to be discussed at the Brookings Papers on Economic Activity (BPEA) conference on September 28. Standard measures of supply-chain reliance look at the origin of imported goods used to […]
BYD Soared to Become Fourth-Largest Global Car Brand in August and Were Closely Behind Japanese Automakers in Rankings, Says TrendForce
According to the latest data from TrendForce, car sales across 37 regional markets (as indicated in the notes under the table below) in August totaled 5.55 million vehicles, representing an increase of nearly 1% compared with July. This modest growth can be attributed to the upcoming launch of new vehicle models by automakers for the fall […]
Jabil Posts Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Results
Jabil Increases Current Share Repurchase Authorization to $2.5 billion ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL), reported preliminary, unaudited financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended August 31, 2023. “The team delivered yet another solid year and I’m pleased with the progress we’ve made relative to our financial objectives,” said CEO […]
Made Smarter-backed manufacturers deliver £242m economic boost for U.K.’s North West
New figures reveal impact of North West technology adoption programme after four years A pioneering programme helping North West manufacturers invest in industrial digital technology is forecast to create more than 1,550 new jobs and boost the region’s economy by £242m, new figures reveal. It comes as businesses across the region mark National Manufacturing […]
Masterclass in Business Growth and Profitability: Unpacking NOTE’s Success Story – EMS@C-Level
Ever wondered how a company can double its net sales per employee within six years? Tune in as Johannes, CEO of NOTE AB, unlocks the secrets behind their exceptional growth, revealing how they leverage regionalization, geopolitics, and strategic investments in equipment and logistics. The discussion peels back the layers of their impressive profitability, underpinned by […]