GLOBAL MANUFACTURING DEMAND REBOUNDS IN JANUARY TO ITS STRONGEST SINCE MAY 2022: GEP GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN VOLATILITY INDEX

2026-02-11 - 13:38

Manufacturers in Asia raise purchasing volumes in response to order book pick up – factories in China, Japan, Korea and India bought materials more aggressively in January North America’s supply chains at their busiest since May 2024 as US industrial economy shows resilience Europe remains the laggard, with firms reluctant to restock, although there are