Monday, August 1, 2011 · Jeff Berman
In its July report, the ISM reported that the index it uses to measure the manufacturing sector—known as the PMI—was 50.9 percent. This represents a 4.4 percent drop from June’s 55.3 percent.
Thursday, June 2, 2011 · Jeff Berman
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.
Thursday, May 19, 2011 · Jeff Berman
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…
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 · Jeff Berman
Momentum in the manufacturing sector is continuing at a strong pace, based on the most recent results of the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) February Manufacturing Report on Business.
Friday, February 25, 2011 · Jeff Berman
In a sign that the economic recovery is showing some more positive signals, the Department of Commerce reported this week that new orders for manufactured durable goods in January went up $5.3 billion—or 2.7 percent—to $200.5 billion.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011 · Jeff Berman
Data from Panjiva, an online search engine with detailed information on global suppliers and manufacturers, found that the number of United States-bound waterborne shipments increased 17 percent from December to January.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011 · Jeff Berman
Keeping in line with its strong momentum in the manufacturing sector gleaned from previous reports, the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) reported that the manufacturing sector remained on a growth path in December.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010 · SCMR Staff
Wentworth Institute of Technology’s College of Professional and Continuing Education announced a new certificate program, 21st Century Demand and Supply Chain Management, to be offered in spring 2011.
Thursday, December 23, 2010 · Patrick Burnson
With Oil prices exceeding more than $90 a barrel as the Christmas holiday approached, supply chain analysts voiced concern that demand might outstrip supply later this year
Friday, December 17, 2010 · Patrick Burnson
According to the think tank’s chief economist, Daniel J. Meckstroth, a large majority of manufacturing industries expanded here in November
Friday, December 17, 2010 · SCMR Staff
Analysts with Manufacturers/MAPI said that despite som “deceleration,” Brazil and Argentina have exceeded pre-crisis manufacturing production levels and are set to post record highs
Wednesday, December 15, 2010 · Patrick Burnson
Jock O’Connell, Beacon Economics’ International Trade Adviser said that exports are not necessarily going to generate more supply chain jobs
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 · Patrick Burnson
It is in our best interest as Americans to determine the road ahead and stop looking in the rear-view mirror, said a prominent supply chain analyst.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 · Patrick Burnson
The World Trade Organization ruled today that the United States acted within its rights when it raised import taxes on Chinese tires by as much as 35 percent. Not all supply chain experts here approve.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 · SCMR Staff
"The Assembly Plant of the Future -- Restructuring Global Manufacturing to Meet the Challenges of the Global Economy," discusses the challenges of global manufacturing and how forward-looking automakers are restructuring their supply chains.
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