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Omicron Covid variant poses very high global risk says WHO

by Joe Simon | | Education, Manufacturing, Textiles

Protect yourself from the Omicron Covid variant with KN95 masks. With about one quarter of the American population still unvaccinated and the Omicron Covid variant threatening, all Americans, whether they are vaccinated or not, should wear masks indoors in public spaces and in places where the coronavirus is still spreading. New cases of the COVID delta variant are still rising in many states, especially those with low vaccination rates.

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Asia Manufacturing Stalled in Q3, 2021

by Joe Simon | | Cost Drivers Report, Education, Manufacturing

Asia Manufacturing Stalled in Q3, 2021 Due to Energy Shortages, COVID Outbreaks, Material Supply Constraints, And Transportation Backlogs. Factory output in Asia slowed in the third quarter as manufacturers battled COVID spikes, worker shortages, material supply constraints, and energy shortages. Raw materials continued their upward trends for the most part and transportation backlogs compounded the global supply chain problems.

Ask The Experts at the ASD Show, August 2021

by Joe Simon | | Education, Manufacturing

With the return of key vendors and the reimagined all-in-one shopping experience, you’ll see ASD Market Week in a whole new way. Get an up-close look at high-margin products that will pop off your shelves and boost your profits – it’s everything you’ve been waiting for.

Masks Protect Against the COVID Delta Variant

by Joe Simon | | Education, Manufacturing, Textiles

With more than ¼ of the American population still unvaccinated and the COVID delta variant causing surging infections in the US, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reversed their previous guidance this week and is now recommending once more that all Americans, whether they are vaccinated or not, wear

US-CHINA TRADE – OVER 235 YEARS AND STILL GROWING

by Joe Simon | | Education, Manufacturing

US-China Trade continues to grow year by year in spite of political, cultural, and geographic differences. In July of each year, both the US and China celebrate the beginnings of their countries as we know them today. On July 4, Americans celebrate Independence Day (1776) while for the Chinese, July 23rd marks the anniversary of the founding of the modern

Supply Chain Best Practices – 2021 Update

by Joe Simon | | Awards, Education

Supply Chain Best Practices is a topic of great interest to Source International and every progressive supply management organization. We study the market to gain insights into what the best and the brightest are doing. One such resource is Gartner, a leading research and advisory company founded in 1979

Manufacturing Cost Drivers Report For Q1 2021

by Joe Simon | | Cost Drivers Report

The commodity price trends in the first quarter were increased in Asia. Most of grades were increased in Plastic, Rubber, Steel, Alum, Metals, Paper, and Freight. Only Fuel was down in price in this quarter, US Dollar was only up 0.79% of the CNY than last quarter. Textiles and Ceramic were mostly flat in price. The trend for World Container Index was increased

Manufacturing Cost Drivers Report For Q4 2020

by Joe Simon | | Cost Drivers Report

The commodity price trends in the fourth quarter were increased in Asia. Most of grades were increased in Plastic, Rubber, Steel, Alum, Metals, Paper, Fuel and Freight. Only Currency was down in price in this quarter, US Dollar was down 3.27% of the CNY then last quarter. Textiles, Ceramic and Labor were mostly flat in price. The trend for World Container

Manufacturing Cost Drivers Report For Q3 2020

by Joe Simon | | Cost Drivers Report

The commodity price trends in the third quarter were increased in Asia. Most of grades were increased in Rubber, Steel, Alum, Other metal, Paper, Ceramics, Fuel, Freight. Only Plastics was down in price in this quarter. Wood, Textiles were mostly flat in price, and Labor rates were steady in the lower wage countries. The Currency was down in this quarter too,

Manufacturing Cost Report For Second Quarter 2020

by Joe Simon | | Cost Drivers Report

The commodity price trends in the second quarter are mixed in Asia. Some grades of Plastics and Rubber were down in price while some grades were up or maintained the price. Steel, Alum, Metals and Freight were mostly up in prices. Paper and Fuel were mostly down in price. Wood, Textiles and Ceramics were mostly flat in price, and labor rates were steady in

Sheet Metal Stamping For Industry

by Joe Simon | | Manufacturing, Metals

Sheet metal stamping forms metal sheets and coils (also some plastics) into specific shapes. We utilize advanced press control systems to efficiently produce a wide variety of parts for low to high-volume projects in a large range of sizes and tolerances. Finishing operations to smooth and coat the surfaces complete the program.

LOOKING FOR A RELIABLE SUPPLIER OF PPE?

by Joe Simon | | Education, Manufacturing, Textiles

Lets face it, finding a reliable supplier of PPE is no easy task for large health care organizations and is especially difficult for smaller clinics, doctors, and other medical offices. Shortages of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the USA have reached crisis proportions and everyone is scrambling to buy direct from China’s mature market where up to 85%

Manufacturing Cost Report For First Quarter 2020

by Joe Simon | | Cost Drivers Report, Manufacturing

Manufacturing cost drivers for the entire quarter are summarized in the chart above. Leading to the decline in manufacturing costs for the first quarter of 2020 were much lower raw material prices. Most grades of Plastics, Rubber, Steel, Alum, Metals, Textiles, Ceramics and Fuel were down in price, while Wood price was flat, and only a few select grades of Paper prices went lower.

THINKING ABOUT LEAVING CHINA?

by Joe Simon | | Manufacturing, Valued Client News

Social media is buzzing these days with companies talking about all the reasons that they have for leaving China and moving their manufacturing supply chains back home or to other low cost countries. What with trade tariffs and now this crazy corona-virus, there are a lot of reasons to be concerned. We have seen a slow trend that began several years ago

ASD SHOW SOURCING PANEL, March 2020

by Joe Simon | | Education, Manufacturing

ASD and Source Direct are right around the corner where we will be participating in a thought-provoking Sourcing Panel held right on the show floor with the audience participating. Las Vegas will be hopping March 22 through 25 at ASD Market Week with 9 Trade Shows in 1 Central Location including 2,700 Suppliers and over