Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector contracted in May, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. “Layoffs and non-replacement of attrition continue to lower overall employee populations”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 failed to grow in May for the 16th consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the first time following seven months of decline, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. “Business still trending downward, but not as fast.”Tweet this The report was issued today by Norbert J. Ore,…
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Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector contracted in April, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. “Hiring freeze in place. Almost impossible to 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 vice…
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Economic activity in the manufacturing sector failed to grow in April for the 15th consecutive month, and the overall economy contracted for the seventh consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. “We are optimistic that things will change for the better in 3Q.”Tweet this The report was issued today by Norbert J. Ore,…
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Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector contracted in March, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. “Keeping lower levels on hand, decreased on-hand levels by a one-month supply”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…
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Economic activity in the manufacturing sector failed to grow in March for the 14th consecutive month, and the overall economy contracted for the sixth consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. “We remain challenged to align our capacities with demand.”Tweet this The report was issued today by Norbert J. Ore, CPSM, C.P.M., chair…
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Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector contracted in February, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. “General market conditions are still retracting, with financing being the largest barrier for new orders.”Tweet this The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves, C.P.M., CFPM, chair of the Institute for Supply Management™ Non-Manufacturing Business…
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Economic activity in the manufacturing sector failed to grow in February for the 13th consecutive month, and the overall economy contracted for the fifth consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. “Business is very slow, some of which is due to seasonality, and some is due to the state of the economy.”Tweet this…
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Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector contracted in January, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. “Sales volumes and revenue have held up. Input costs are down. Credit markets are an issue. Everyone is focused on cash. Extend payables against the force of aggressive collection efforts.”Tweet this The report was issued…
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Economic activity in the manufacturing sector failed to grow in January for the 12th consecutive month, and the overall economy contracted for the fourth consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. “High inventory at customers is slowing production orders.”Tweet this The report was issued today by Norbert J. Ore, C.P.M., chair of the…
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