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ISM Survey Reflects Our Reader’s Concerns

Friday, May 3, 2013 · Patrick Burnson A significant percentage of supply-chain professionals surveyed during ISM's 98th Annual International Supply Management Conference in Dallas this week expressed many of the same concerns we have addressed recently.

ISM non-manufacturing index falls but is still in growth mode

Friday, May 3, 2013 · Jeff Berman The ISM’s monthly Non-Manufacturing Report on Business stated that the index used by the ISM to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI—was 53.1 in April, falling 1.3 percent from March. Despite the decline, though, non-manufacturing activity increased for the…

ISM to Outline its Growth Strategy

Saturday, April 27, 2013 · Patrick Burnson Shortly before staging the 98th Annual International Supply Management Conference & Educational Exhibit ion in Dallas this week, ISM received some valuable social networking exposure

March manufacturing output remains in a good spot, says ISM

Monday, April 1, 2013 · Jeff Berman While some of its key metrics saw sequential declines, manufacturing growth continues to head in the right direction, according to monthly Manufacturing Report on Business from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM).

ISM reports continued growth in non-manufacturing sector to begin 2013

Tuesday, February 5, 2013 · Jeff Berman In its monthly Non-Manufacturing Report on Business, the ISM reported that the index it uses to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI—was 55.2 in January, down 0.5 percent from December and above the 12-month average of 54.5.

Manufacturing activity begins 2013 on a solid note, reports ISM

Friday, February 1, 2013 · Jeff Berman The PMI, the index used by the ISM to measure manufacturing activity, was 53.1 in January, which tops December by 2.9 percent.

Independent U.S. Shippers Not Out of the Woods Yet

Tuesday, January 8, 2013 · Patrick Burnson Last week we noted that retailers were expressing relief that the “fiscal cliff” had been avoided. The impact of such a threat, however, has yet to be measured.

December ISM non-manufacturing data turns in solid performance

Friday, January 4, 2013 · Jeff Berman Gains in New Orders and Employment lead the way for a 1.4 percent sequential improvement.

ISM reports manufacturing output finishes 2012 on a high note

Wednesday, January 2, 2013 · Jeff Berman The PMI, the index used by the ISM to measure manufacturing activity, was 50.7 in December, representing a 1.2 percent gain over November’s 49.5.

ISM’s December 2012 Semiannual Economic Forecast Posts Positive Numbers

Tuesday, December 11, 2012 · Patrick Burnson While there were few surprises contained in ISM’s December 2012 Semiannual Economic Forecast, the overall findings suggest growth in the United States will continue in 2013

ISM non-manufacturing data for November remains in growth mode

Wednesday, December 5, 2012 · Jeff Berman In its monthly Non-Manufacturing Report on Business, the ISM reported that the index it uses to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI—was 54.7 percent in November, up 0.5 percent from October.

ISM’s manufacturing data dips in November for the fourth time in six months

Monday, December 3, 2012 · Jeff Berman The PMI, the index used by the ISM to measure manufacturing activity, was 49.5 in November, which was down 2.2 percent from October’s 51.7.

ISM reports continued growth in manufacturing in October

Thursday, November 1, 2012 · Jeff Berman The PMI, the index used by the ISM to measure manufacturing activity, was 51.7 in October, which was 0.2 percent better than September’s 51.5 and 2.9 percent better than the 49.6 recorded in August.

“Avoiding Corporate Death: Part I

Monday, August 27, 2012 · Robert A Rudzki In view of the current economic climate, and the stress that many businesses are under, I thought it would be timely to revisit some fundamentals – and global research results

ISM Non-manufacturing index is up slightly in July

Friday, August 3, 2012 · Jeff Berman The index ISM uses to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI—was 52.6 in July, up 0.5 percent from June and down from May’s 53.7.