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August manufacturing output falls, reports ISM

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 · Jeff Berman

Delivery costs continue to drive shopper preferences

Monday, August 26, 2024 · Jeff Berman Driven by high levels of online shopping and e-commerce activity, consumers’ ongoing desire for free and fast shipping remains in high demand. But for retailers unable to meet these demands, consumers will not hesitate to turn to other alternatives.

U.S.-bound July imports maintain strong momentum in July, S&P Global Market Intelligence reports

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 · Jeff Berman July imports, at 2.89 million TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units), increased 14.0% annually, growing for the 11th consecutive month, following a 14-month stretch of annual declines. The 14.0% annual gain represents the largest growth rate going back to March, when imports rose…

Körber Supply Chain Software’s Sean Elliott explains how MercuryGate acquisition drives more value

Monday, August 12, 2024 · Jeff Berman Körber Supply Chain Software’s acquisition of MercuryGate will provide a more comprehensive suite of solutions, improving cost efficiencies and enhancing customer experiences says its CTO.

Taking the temperature of the supply chain

Friday, August 9, 2024 · Jeff Berman A new report from S&P Global finds that more people are feeling positive about the supply chain as the second half of the year moves forward.

Services sector growth returns in July, notes ISM

Monday, August 5, 2024 · Jeff Berman The July Services PMI, at 51.4 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth), increased 2.6% over June’s 48.8 reading.

July manufacturing output decreases again, amid a grim outlook, reports ISM

Friday, August 2, 2024 · Jeff Berman The report’s benchmark reading, the PMI, came in at 46.8 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), down 1.7% compared to June’s 48.5 reading.

U.S.-bound containerized import shipments are up in June and first half of 2024

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 · Jeff Berman June imports, at 2.67 million TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units), posted a 9.3% annual gain, marking the tenth consecutive month of annual growth, following a 14-month stretch of annual declines. Total second quarter imports were up 9.4% annually, following a 15.1% first…

Services economy activity sees contraction in June, reports ISM

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 · Jeff Berman The June Services PMI, at 48.8 8 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth), fell 5.0% compared to May’s 53.8 reading, which was preceded by a 49.4 April reading that marked the first time the Services PMI contracted since December 2022, when it came in at 49 and prior to…

ISM report highlights June manufacturing declines

Monday, July 1, 2024 · Jeff Berman The report’s benchmark reading, the PMI, came in at 48.5 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), down 0.2% from May’s 48.7, which was down 0.5% from April’s 49.2.

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