Manufacturing procurement supply chain logistics

Japan - The country's manufacturing activity expanded at its slowest pace in 14 months for August due to a weakening in external demand.

China - Boeing is going to double workforce numbers at its parts factory in northern China to keep up with demand for plane orders.

Singapore - While manufacturing growth in July grew at its slowest pace in eight months, the sector's business outlook remains positive for the second half of 2010.

India - Automaker Ford is planning to launch eight new vehicles in India over the next five years.

India - Harley-Davidson is planning to expand its manufacturing presence into more Indian cities from 2011, while adding new models to its current selection.

India - Manufacturing companies in India are planning to create a suite of trained white collared employees.

Global - Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has recalled its famous 1 Day Acuvue contact lenses currently sold in Japan and 24 other countries in Asia and Europe.

India - The nation's car manufacturers are limiting their exports in order to meet domestic demand.

Global - Many food and beverage manufacturers are looking to generate cost efficiencies in their supply chains over the next year, a survey by Culina Logistics revealed.

China - Manufacturer Foxconn is planning to boost its workforce by up to 400,000 fresh hires to sustain productivity levels.