CHINA DRIVES STRONGEST GROWTH IN GLOBAL FACTORY PURCHASING SINCE MID-2022, WHILE NORTH AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS COOL IN SEPTEMBER: GEP GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN VOLATILITY INDEX
— Chinese manufacturers sharply increased purchasing in September, propelling Asia's supply chains to their busiest level since June 2022. — In contrast, tariff-related disruptions and a softer economic outlook curbed North American manufacturing activity. — Europe's recovery remains sluggish, with supply chains operating at their weakest since March. GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index- a […]