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RSM Singapore’s Elayne Kuah: Align with national goals and customer demands to remain competitive
She emphasises the importance of embracing agility and sustainability to navigate challenges and seize opportunities in the evolving manufacturing landscape.
RSM Singapore’s Elayne Kuah: Align with national goals and customer demands to remain competitive
She emphasises the importance of embracing agility and sustainability to navigate challenges and seize opportunities in the evolving manufacturing landscape.
Global semiconductor market hits record August sales
This marks the fifth consecutive month of growth and the largest YoY increase since April 2022.
GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index declines in September
This is the lowest in 14 months.
PMI signals slowest global growth since January
Business optimism falls to its lowest level in four years.
AI computer shipments to surge 165% by 2025, hitting 114 million units
AI computers are set to gain 26 percentage points in global shipment share from 2024 to 2025.
Asia leads robot installation globally by 70%
China accounted for 51% of the market.
AI startups lead manufacturing sector’s automation transformation
Startups are using technologies such as AI-powered collaborative robots and production simulations.
Deloitte Singapore’s Richard Loi: People, technology, and processes are connected across a digital supply network
Richard highlighted the importance of ESG targets and the need for technology adoption amidst the dynamic business landscape.
Asia polycarbonate capacity balloons to 2.05 million tonnes per annum by 2028
Additional capacity is expected to be 2.05 million tonnes by 2028.
APAC's AV computer system fitment market to grow at 9.7% CAGR
The growth is projected to happen over 2024 to 2029.
RSM’s Chong Cheng Yuan: Realign trade practices and explore new markets to mitigate risks
She delves into key strategies for improving operational efficiency, tackling sustainability challenges, and staying ahead of emerging trends in the manufacturing and export industries.
Australia faces growing pressure as China steel demand fall
Steel demand in China could drop to 750 to 800 million tonnes per annum over the next five to 10 years.
Nearly 8 in 10 manufacturers will boost AI investment in 2024
97% are optimistic about AI's promise to create jobs.
Good supply chain strategy integrates digitalisation – EY’s Atul Chandna
He highlights the need for advanced supply chain strategies and analytics to navigate disruptions and drive future resilience.
Global semiconductor sales rise 18.7% YoY in July
China and Asia Pacific sales also surged.
India and Singapore ink agreement for semiconductor collaboration
India to invest $10b in semiconductor market, aiming to compete with chipmaking heavyweight Taiwan.
Tech hardware firms completes phase one of China shift out
S&P Global Ratings said phase two to be more disruptive and costly.
