Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in August, following 18 consecutive months of contraction, and the overall economy grew for the fourth consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. “In addition to improved business come the complications of a supply chain drained of inventory.”Tweet this The report was issued today by Norbert…
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Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector contracted in July, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. “Business downturn seems to be stabilizing somewhat.”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 president — supply…
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Economic activity in the manufacturing sector failed to grow in July for the 18th consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the third consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. “While our aftermarket business has improved slightly, we are still awaiting an increase in OEM demand.”Tweet this The report was issued today…
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Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector contracted in June, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. “Activity is still slow and little has changed since last month.”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 June for the 17th consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the second consecutive month following seven months of decline, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. “… a lot of people are requoting old business and using favorable pricing to negotiate with their…
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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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