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Manufacturing: ISM reports sector cooling off after rapid growth through first 4 months of 2011
June 1, 2011
In its May Manufacturing Report on Business, the ISM reported that the index it uses to measure the manufacturing sector—known as the PMI—was 53.5 percent in May, down 6.9 percent from April, marking the first time in 2011 that the PMI did not crack 60.
A changing of the guard at ISM
May 31, 2011
The Institute for Supply Management has announced that Norbert J. Ore is retiring from his position as Manufacturing Business Survey Committee Chair.
BTS, ISM data show a slow return to normal following earthquake and tsunami in Japan
May 23, 2011
Following the tragic events of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan earlier this year, the immediate and long-term impacts of it are likely to impact the United States, due to damage caused to the freight transportation system in Japan.
Logistics business: ISM Semiannual Economic Report cites strong economic output through rest of 2011
May 19, 2011
With both the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) Manufacturing Report on Business and Non-Manufacturing Report on Business showing strong growth for 23 and 17 months, respectively, it was not surprising that the ISM’s Semiannual Economic Forecast point to continued economic growth throughout the rest of the year. The report, which was released this week, is based on feedback from U.S.-based purchasing and supply executives.
Supply chain jobs are out there on the manufacturing side
May 9, 2011
Employment in the manufacturing sector is moving along at a strong clip, a clip which, much like the industrial economy, is far ahead of the general economy.
Manufacturing strength continues in April, says ISM
May 2, 2011
While consumer spending is dragging somewhat due to increasing fuel prices, manufacturing growth shows no sign of stalling out based on data released today by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM).
ISM Non-Manufacturing Index trends down in August
September 3, 2010
Coming on the heels of a 0.5 percent gain from June to July, the Institute of Supply Management’s Non-Manufacturing Report on Business displayed the ongoing signs of a fragile economy with a decline from July to August.
ISM manufacturing index inches up in August
September 1, 2010
The Institute of Supply Management reported that manufacturing activity in August was up slightly compared to July.
Institute for Supply Management partners with Supply Chain Council
August 30, 2010
The two industry organizations collaborate on member access and pricing for products, conferences and resources.
ISM Non-Manufacturing Index is up slightly in July
August 4, 2010
While various economic indices are showing signs of a declining economy, the Institute of Supply Management’s Non-Manufacturing Report on Business for July shows an economy that is still growing.
Cass Freight Index is down for first time in five months
August 3, 2010
Shipments and expenditures are both down, and other freight indices are showing some recent slippage.
ISM manufacturing index shows growth but warning signs persist
August 2, 2010
The Institute of Supply Management reported today manufacturing activity in July was basically flat compared to June.
