Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in July for the sixth consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 69th consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. “Market going to trough at the moment, but it appears to be near the end.”Tweet this The report was issued today by Norbert J.…
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-Business activity in the non-manufacturing sector increased at a faster rate in June 2007, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. “Although business this month is better than last month, business in 2007 has been worse than business in 2006.”Tweet this The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves, C.P.M., CFPM,…
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 “Following a weak first quarter, the manufacturing sector rebounded in a strong fashion during the second quarter. In June, manufacturing expanded at its fastest pace since April 2006 when the PMI Index registered 56.9. This performance appears sustainable in the third quarter due to the current strength in New Orders and Production.” TOP PERFORMING INDUSTRIES…
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 “Non-manufacturing business activity increased for the 50th consecutive month in May,” Nieves said. He added, “Business Activity, New Orders and Employment increased at a faster rate in May than in April. The Prices Index increased this month to 66.4 percent. Twelve non-manufacturing industries reported increased activity in May. Members’ comments in May are mostly positive about business conditions.…
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The 12 industries reporting growth in May — listed in order — are: Nonmetallic Mineral Products; Fabricated Metal Products; Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; Chemical Products; Petroleum & Coal Products; Computer & Electronic Products; Miscellaneous Manufacturing; Transportation Equipment; Machinery; Wood Products; Textile Mills; and Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components. WHAT RESPONDENTS ARE SAYING … “Pricing in the chemicals market is…
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The 13 industries reporting growth in April — listed in order — are: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation; Accommodation & Food Services; Transportation & Warehousing; Utilities; Information; Public Administration; Other Services(c); Retail Trade; Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Finance & Insurance; Construction; Educational Services; and Health Care & Social Assistance. The two industries reporting decreased activity from March to April…
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The 11 industries reporting growth in April — listed in order — are: Wood Products; Apparel, Leather & Allied Products; Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; Miscellaneous Manufacturing; Machinery; Chemical Products; Transportation Equipment; Computer & Electronic Products; Plastics & Rubber Products; Fabricated Metal Products; and Furniture & Related Products. WHAT RESPONDENTS ARE SAYING … “The economy seems strong, business is good…
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The 10 industries reporting growth in March — listed in order — are: Utilities; Educational Services; Other Services(c); Retail Trade; Finance & Insurance; Transportation & Warehousing; Health Care & Social Assistance; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Public Administration; and Construction. The four industries reporting decreased activity from February to March are: Management of Companies & Support Services; Accommodation &…
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The report was issued today by Norbert J. Ore, C.P.M., chair of the Institute for Supply Management™ Manufacturing Business Survey Committee. “Manufacturing improved slightly in March as the PMI reflected growth for the second consecutive month. The New Orders and Production Indexes advanced while the Employment and Inventories Indexes declined. A positive for March is the Customers’ Inventories…
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The nine industries reporting growth in February — listed in order — are: Other Services(d); Health Care & Social Assistance; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Educational Services; Utilities; Transportation & Warehousing; Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Accommodation & Food Services; and Information. The nine industries reporting decreased activity from January to February are: Mining; Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting;…
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