Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in July for the second time since July 2009; however, the overall economy grew for the 38th consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. “Business has been up for the last seven consecutive months — strong customer orders coming in.”Tweet this The report was issued today…
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Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in June for the 30th consecutive month, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. “We have noticed a slowing of customer counts and sales over the last 30 to 60 days, compared to the same period last year.”Tweet this The report was issued today…
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Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in June for the first time since July 2009; however, the overall economy grew for the 37th consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. “Slowing world economies, particularly China, are reducing 3Q and later orders and drastically dropping some raw material prices.”Tweet this The report was…
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Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in May for the 29th consecutive month, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. “Expecting strong sales for the rest of 2012.”Tweet this The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves, C.P.M., CFPM, chair of the Institute for Supply Management™ Non-Manufacturing Business Survey Committee.…
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Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in May for the 34th consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 36th consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. “While not quite as busy as last month, production is steady and year over year still much better.”Tweet this The report was issued today…
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Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in April for the 28th consecutive month, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. “High price of petroleum/oil driving up costs for all market areas.”Tweet this The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves, C.P.M., CFPM, chair of the Institute for Supply Management™ Non-Manufacturing…
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Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in April for the 33rd consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 35th consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. “The economy was off to a good start through the first quarter, but the European issues keep coming up as well as the recent…
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Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in March for the 27th consecutive month, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. “Companies are seeking professional services to continue efficiencies while positioning for growth, when the top line comes back.”Tweet this The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves, C.P.M., CFPM, chair…
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Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in March for the 32nd consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 34th consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. “Business is robust, driven by a healthy demand for exports and relatively stable raw materials [pricing].”Tweet this The report was issued today by Bradley…
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Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in February for the 26th consecutive month, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. “Optimism is all around, but sales remain sluggish. Activity shows interest, but market [is] very price sensitive.”Tweet this The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves, C.P.M., CFPM, chair of…
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