GEP Index: North American Manufacturers Slow Amid Tariffs, Asia Ramps Up Output

GEP Index: North American Manufacturers Slow Amid Tariffs, Asia Ramps Up Output

CLARK, N.J., April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index — a leading indicator tracking demand conditions, shortages, transportation costs, inventories, and backlogs based on a monthly survey of 27,000 businesses — decreased for a third successive month in March to -0.51 and posted its lowest value in almost five years, indicating the highest degree of spare capacity across global supply chains since the height of the…

ACI Group highlights key role of supply chain contingencies in response to Trump tariffs

Distributor and supply chain company, ACI Group, has highlighted the importance of building resilient supply chains and investing in niche alternative ingredients and materials to combat economic uncertainty around the world.

Latest News TARIFFS BITE: U.S. MANUFACTURERS STOCKPILE AND RAMP UP PURCHASES BUT CANADA AND MEXICO REPORT SHARP DECLINES: GEP GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN VOLATILITY INDEX - Businessfortnight

Asian supply chains at full capacity as export growth in China, Taiwan and India drives factory activity European factories cut inventories as industrial slowdown continues, but tentative signs of recovery emerge CLARK, N.J., March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index — a leading indicator tracking demand conditions, shortages, transportation costs, inventories, and backlogs based on a monthly survey of 27,000 busines…

How retailers are navigating global supply chain uncertainty

While the full outcome of new tariff policies remains unclear, organizations are bracing for potential cost disruptions by increasing their agility and refining supply chain models. The post How retailers are navigating global supply chain uncertainty appeared first on Retail Insider.