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US Manufacturing Growth Slows in February Amid Tariff Concerns

The Manufacturing PMI? dipped to 50.3% in February, a 0.6% decrease, signaling slower growth. New orders contracted sharply by 6.5% to 48.6%, while employment fell by 2.7% to 47.6%. Production saw a slight decrease of 1.8% to 50.7%. Tariff discussions create market uncertainty, leading to price increases reflected in the Prices Index surging to 62.4%, a 7.5% jump. Supplier deliveries are also slowing, with the index at 54.5%.

CWC to Play Key Role in Reducing Logistics Costs

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced that the Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) will be crucial in reducing India's logistics costs from 13-14% to 8%. This initiative is part of the National Logistics Policy and PM Gati Shakti Programme, aiming to align with global standards. CWC will support this effort through modern infrastructure development and efficiency enhancements, contributing to India's economic growth and self-reliance under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Mission.

India to Produce First Indigenous Semiconductor Chip by 2025

India is set to produce its first "Made in India" semiconductor chip by 2025. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced this during the Global Investors Summit 2025, highlighting the government's commitment to technological advancement. This milestone, driven by Prime Minister Modi's vision, includes training 85,000 engineers and significant investments in electronic manufacturing, with five units currently under construction.

Trump's Wind Industry Freeze: Economic Impact

President Trump's executive order has halted wind energy projects, affecting the U.S. sector that supplies 10% of the nation's electricity. The move jeopardizes Biden's goal of 12 lease auctions by 2028 and a zero-emission grid by 2035. Offshore wind costs 30% more in the U.S. than Europe, further complicating projects. Trump's focus on fossil fuels could lead to higher energy costs, as wind power is significantly cheaper at $27 per megawatt-hour compared to gas at $45 and coal at $6913.

Customs Broker Integration: A Quloi Use Case

You find your shipments stuck at customs more often than you’d like. That’s a lot of unexpected fines and penalties eating into your profits. Quloi bridges the gap between your existing systems and your chosen customs broker by providing a centralized platform to securely upload, store, and share all shipment documents in one central location. Discover how you can benefit from Quloi’s platform, which offers real-time tracking & visibility, simplified compliance, etc.?

Bullwhip Effect in Supply Chain: Causes and Solutions

Different stakeholders in the supply chain have limited control over the whole process, but their actions influence decision-making. As these players respond to market dynamics and demand variations, they reverberate throughout supply chain operations. One of these is the bullwhip effect. What actions do companies take to mitigate them? Discover how Quloi can help you mitigate the bullwhip effect by taking proactive measures such as real-time data sharing among supply chain partners and reducing order delays.?

Measure What Matters with Supply Chain Dashboards

From production lines to deliveries, your business is bombarded with information. But here’s the catch- this data overload can be overwhelming, making it difficult to separate the signal from the noise. This is where supply chain dashboards come in, cutting through the clutter and providing a centralized command center for real-time insights and actionable intelligence. Read our latest blog to discover how Quloi allows you to access a more detailed analytics view of orders, enabling you to drill down into specific data and gain insights into order patterns and trends.?