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Manufacturing PMI® at 49.1%; January 2024 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Fastener News Desk

Sixty-two percent of manufacturing gross domestic product (GDP) contracted in January, down from 84 percent in December. There is a real short-term increase in the cost of international freight.” Currently, orders are positive in our automotive OEM and automotive aftermarket business.

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Markforged tips ‘just in place’ to replace ‘just in time’ in Australian manufacturing

AU Manufacturing

Yet, ironically, this very unwelcome consequence of the Covid 19 pandemic is providing the drive for Australian manufacturers to produce more parts locally to reduce their dependence on imports. . This could substantially reduce the carbon footprint of the freight sector. .

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Markforged tips ‘just in place’ to replace ‘just in time’ in Australian manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

Yet, ironically, this very unwelcome consequence of the Covid 19 pandemic is providing the drive for Australian manufacturers to produce more parts locally to reduce their dependence on imports. This could substantially reduce the carbon footprint of the freight sector.