From bikes to booze, the global supply chain is on its knees
The integration of the global supply chain has served the world well for years. However, it’s now under pressure just as the economy recovers.
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The integration of the global supply chain has served the world well for years. However, it’s now under pressure just as the economy recovers.
The integration of the global supply chain has served the world well for years. However, it’s now under pressure just as the economy recovers.
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Date Time Australian PCI: Construction boom interrupted by COVID lockdowns in July The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) fell by a further 6.8 points to 48.7 in July, recording the first fall into contraction since September 2020 (readings below 50 indicate contraction in activity, with lower results indicating a stronger pace of contraction). Sudden disruptions to activity on site and supplier deliveries were reported by builders across all segments of construction in Victoria and NSW, which were both in COV...
Date Time Australian PCI: Construction expansion hit with high prices and capacity squeeze The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) fell by a further 2.8 points to 55.5 in June, trending lower after hitting a record high in March (readings above 50 indicate expansion in activity, with higher results indicating a faster expansion). Current activity in housing, engineering and commercial construction remained strong in June (trend), but the deceleration from recent highs confirms that growth rates are slowing. Ai ...