China PMIs rebounded on holiday distortions: study
The March rise does not signal recovery.
Analysis
Aftermarket service gaps threaten competitiveness of Japanese manufacturers
Service operations can generate higher margins and stable revenue, but firms underperform globally.
Industrial energy audits are missing major savings, McKinsey finds
Expertise-led transformations can boost energy productivity 20% to 40% and lift margins up to 12 points.
Automation could drive up to 60% efficiency gains in manufacturing support functions
Manufacturers report cost reductions from automation and AI in selected production and support functions.
Exclusives
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Manufacturers push ProPak Asia to bigger Bangkok site
More than 2,500 brands from 45 countries are expected to join the 2026 trade fair.
UMC flags rising costs, talent strain at Singapore fabs
Managing its expansion and existing operations has been a key test.
AkzoNobel steps up digital, green push to hit 2030 targets
The company seeks to halve carbon emissions across the full value chain by 2030.
Indonesia pushes factories past tech ‘pilot trap’
The state wants manufacturers to sustain the digital transformation.
Asia’s bicycle makers gear up for growth
E-bikes and the global ‘green’ push are driving the market expansion.
PT Cemindo Gemilang eyes cement plant upgrades
Its carbon injection technology strengthens concrete whilst cutting carbon emissions.
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China PMIs rebounded on holiday distortions: study
The March rise does not signal recovery.
Analysis
Aftermarket service gaps threaten competitiveness of Japanese manufacturers
Service operations can generate higher margins and stable revenue, but firms underperform globally.
Industrial energy audits are missing major savings, McKinsey finds
Expertise-led transformations can boost energy productivity 20% to 40% and lift margins up to 12 points.
Automation could drive up to 60% efficiency gains in manufacturing support functions
Manufacturers report cost reductions from automation and AI in selected production and support functions.
Exclusives
Manufacturers push ProPak Asia to bigger Bangkok site
More than 2,500 brands from 45 countries are expected to join the 2026 trade fair.
UMC flags rising costs, talent strain at Singapore fabs
Managing its expansion and existing operations has been a key test.
AkzoNobel steps up digital, green push to hit 2030 targets
The company seeks to halve carbon emissions across the full value chain by 2030.
Indonesia pushes factories past tech ‘pilot trap’
The state wants manufacturers to sustain the digital transformation.
Asia’s bicycle makers gear up for growth
E-bikes and the global ‘green’ push are driving the market expansion.
PT Cemindo Gemilang eyes cement plant upgrades
Its carbon injection technology strengthens concrete whilst cutting carbon emissions.
