Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in March for the third consecutive month, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. “Business conditions have returned to normal (pre-recession). Our business is up significantly since 2009. We are very positive about the upcoming year.”Tweet this The report was issued today by Anthony…
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Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in March for the eighth consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 11th consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. “Business is steady and prospects are good for Q2.”Tweet this The report was issued today by Norbert J. Ore, CPSM, C.P.M., chair of the…
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Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in February for the second consecutive month, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. “Seeing an increase in business — our customers are feeling more optimistic”Tweet this The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves, C.P.M., CFPM, chair of the Institute for Supply Management™…
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Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in February for the seventh consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 10th consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. “Depends on division, plant and market served.”Tweet this The report was issued today by Norbert J. Ore, CPSM, C.P.M., chair of the Institute for…
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Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in January, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. “Attrition followed by a management decision to not fill open positions.”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; and senior…
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Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in January for the sixth consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the ninth consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. “Overall activity is significantly higher than we typically see this time of year.”Tweet this The report was issued today by Norbert J. Ore, CPSM,…
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Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in December after one month of contraction, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. “No items in short supply; suppliers looking to set up agreements for 2010 with quarterly or semiannual price reviews.”Tweet this The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves, C.P.M., CFPM,…
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Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in December for the fifth consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the eighth consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. “Demand from automotive [manufacturers] remains strong, with some plants not having extended shutdowns during the Christmas holiday.”Tweet this The report was issued today by…
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Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector contracted in November after two consecutive months of expansion, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. “Inventory reduction due to slower previous month’s sales.”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…
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Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in November for the fourth consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the seventh consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. “Capital construction seems to be picking up, and we are seeing more jobs that are bid out.”Tweet this The report was issued today by…
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