In this week’s roundup we look at new data coming out of the U.K. and Israel on their COVID-19 vaccination programs’ results. We also highlight improvements in public perception of the pharmaceutical industry, a new executive order on supply chains and more. … READ MORE >
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CHART OF THE DAY: Manufacturing remains strong despite labor, supply chain challenges
U.S. manufacturing activity remained robust in January but faced challenges on the labor and supply chain front, according to new data released Monday by the Institute for Supply Management. … READ MORE >
CHART OF THE DAY: Darkness before the dawn in global auto manufacturing
Global auto production has declined 32% on a year-ago basis largely because of the combined impact of the global trade war and pandemic. But as dour that reality is, there are signs that the disruptions to global supply chains will be lifted. … READ MORE >
CHART OF THE DAY: Pipeline pressures remain muted amid inflation fears
Headline consumer and producer prices in July both exceeded consensus expectations, prompting worry about rising prices. Meanwhile, a look closer at price pressures along the production chain suggests there is less near-term inflation fear than meets the eye. Year-over-year core producer prices and final demand are both negative, reflecting diminished pricing power for firms. … READ MORE >
COVID-19 pandemic drives largest drop in U.S. factory production on record
Total industrial production in the United States fell 11.2% in April from a month earlier, according to numbers released Friday by the Federal Reserve. That decline is the largest monthly drop in the 101-year history of the industrial production index, reflecting the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic forcing many factories … … READ MORE >
Coronavirus and the global technology supply chain
To understand why the coronavirus has had such a profound impact on global supply chains and the world economy, look no further than how reliant technology companies have become on Chinese manufacturers. … READ MORE >
Coronavirus spurs service disruption for health care providers, extending human toll
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has dominated the news since the outbreak began in China early this year. As the situation evolves, health care companies and organizations should monitor four important risk areas: supply chain, patient demand, workforce supply and Treasury. … READ MORE >
Dealing with disruptions: Policy options for addressing exogenous shocks
The outbreak of the coronavirus and other economic threats add up to a series of supply, demand and financial shocks that now threaten normal life and commercial activity throughout the global community. … READ MORE >
Anatomy of a meltdown: Financial markets finally take notice of supply shocks
Financial market across the international economy are extracting a powerful toll on portfolio valuations amidst a volatile landscape. … READ MORE >
Coronavirus reveals vulnerability in the life science supply chain
There is growing concern on how the coronavirus outbreak could affect the life science industry, especially the availability and quality of drugs and medical equipment. … READ MORE >