Apparel Beverage Lead Time 
Fastener News Desk
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Suppliers continue to have capacity, with lead times improving and some shortages reappearing. Only two of the six largest manufacturing industries — Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; and Computer & Electronic Products — expanded in October, compared to one in September,” says Fiore.
Fastener News Desk
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Federal Reserve addressed by the time of this report — and election uncertainty. Suppliers continue to have capacity, with lead times improving and shortages reappearing. ” [Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products] “The strategy of customer push-outs last year enabled those customers to adapt to the market.
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Fastener News Desk
APRIL 3, 2023
Supply chains are now ready for growth, as panelists’ comments support reduced lead times for their more important purchases. Lead times have stabilized in most areas, so looking at reducing commitments on new orders, except for a few strategic electronic buys with lead times that are still too long.”
Fastener News Desk
AUGUST 1, 2024
Manufacturing lead times sentiment improved again but remain at elevated levels. ” [Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products] “Suppliers are starting to reach out looking for new business. percent in May 2020 ). Inventories aren’t changed much now but will be increasing soon.
Fastener News Desk
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
“New order rates remain depressed due to buyer and supplier disagreements regarding price levels and delivery lead times; these should be resolved by the second quarter. WHAT RESPONDENTS ARE SAYING “Business is still strong, but we have begun to see softening in some pricing, and lead times seem to be improving.”
Fastener News Desk
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Manufacturing supplier lead times continue to decrease, but at a slow pace. “Of the six biggest manufacturing industries, two — Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; and Petroleum & Coal Products — registered growth in September. ’ ” [Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products] “Markets remain soft.
Fastener News Desk
JANUARY 8, 2023
Average lead time remained 32 percent above previous trough for capital expenditures and 37 percent for purchased materials; both are too high. “Lead times are returning to normal for most of our suppliers, while some of our smaller suppliers are struggling to remain staffed up enough to keep up with orders.”
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