Tuesday, May 31, 2016 · Jeff Berman
One of the many interesting facets of the Semiannual Economic Forecast issued by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) is its “special questions” segment featured at the end of the report.
Thursday, March 3, 2016 · Jeff Berman
The index ISM uses to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI—was 53.4 in February (a level of 50 or higher indicates growth), which was 0.1 percent off from January, with economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector growing for the 73rd consecutive month.…
Tuesday, March 1, 2016 · Jeff Berman
In its Manufacturing Report on Business, ISM said that the PMI, its index to measure growth, was 49.5 in February (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), topping January by 1.3 percent and sub-50 for the fifth month in a row.
Monday, January 11, 2016 · Bob Trebilcock
Over the next five to ten years, a record number of people will leave the workforce—and taking with them years of wisdom and experience that is not easily replaced. If you're not worried about the impact of that much talent walking out the door, you should be.
Monday, January 11, 2016 · Jim Barnes
As more of corporate outside spend is wrapped up in the supply chain, organizations are demanding proficiency in a broader range of business skills from their purchasing staff at every level.
Wednesday, December 9, 2015 · Jeff Berman
The December 2015 Semiannual Economic Forecast issued yesterday by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) took on two items that have been prevalent in addressing current trends in the form of: sharply lower oil prices the strength of the U.S. dollar.
Monday, August 3, 2015 · Jeff Berman
The PMI, the ISM's index to measure growth fell 0.8 percent to 52.7 (a PMI of 50 or greater represents growth). PMI growth has been at 50 or higher for 31 straight months (with the overall economy growing for 74 months), and the current PMI is 1.7 percent below the…
Tuesday, July 14, 2015 · Jim Barnes, ISM Services Managing Director
Metrics aren't just a measurement tool. The right metrics enable supply management professionals to drive positive changes in their company that can also create alignment between competing objectives.
Monday, June 1, 2015 · Jeff Berman
The PMI, the ISM's index to measure growth was up 1.3 percent compared to April at 52.8 (a PMI of 50 or greater represents growth), showing growth for the second straight month after five months of sequential declines, which had been in effect since October 2014. The…
Tuesday, May 5, 2015 · Bob Trebilcock
Two words are driving procurement and supply chains, says ISM CEO Tom Derry: Innovation and sustainability. There are opportunities in a flat economy for the organizations that get them right.
Monday, April 6, 2015 · SCMR Staff
The index ISM uses to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI—was 56.5 in March, which was 0.4 percent below March and also 0.6 percent below of the 12-month average of 57.1. Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector has grown for the last 62 months,…
Monday, June 2, 2014 · SCMR Staff
Manufacturing activity remained in growth territory last month, with nearly across-the-board increases in some of its key metrics
Sunday, May 18, 2014 · Bob Trebilcock
The world needs procurement, manufacturing, logistics and distribution rock stars
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