Fastener News Desk

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The four manufacturing industries reporting growth in January are: Apparel, Leather & Allied Products; Textile Mills; Transportation Equipment; and Chemical Products. Most supply chains, including for semiconductors, have stabilized, with the only major escalation now being transit through the Red Sea.”

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Fastener News Desk

MAY 4, 2023

Supply chains are prepared and eager for growth, as panelists’ comments support reduced lead times for their more important purchases. ” [Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products] “Business is steady. The backlog continues to grow due to increased bookings and supply chain constraints on electronic components.”

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Fastener News Desk

JUNE 7, 2023

Supply chains are prepared and eager for growth, as panelists’ comments and the data support reduced lead times for their companies’ more important purchases. Labor shortages are getting better within our organization and throughout our supply chain.”

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Fastener News Desk

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

“Of the six biggest manufacturing industries, three — Transportation Equipment; Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; and Petroleum & Coal Products — registered growth in August. This is likely due to customers’ increased confidence in the supply chain, (which) has them reducing their inventories.

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Fastener News Desk

JANUARY 8, 2023

The Supplier Deliveries Index indicated faster deliveries, and the Inventories Index expanded at a faster rate as panelists’ companies continued to effectively manage the total supply chain inventory. Managing head counts and total supply chain inventories remain primary goals as the sector closes the year.

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Fastener News Desk

MARCH 5, 2023

The Supplier Deliveries Index indicated faster deliveries, and the Inventories Index expanded at a slower rate as panelists’ companies manage their total supply chain inventories. There is concern for the global supply chain now that we are restricting sales of some semiconductors to China.”

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Fastener News Desk

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The Supplier Deliveries Index indicated faster deliveries, and the Inventories Index expanded at a slower rate as panelists’ companies manage the total supply chain inventory. ” [Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products] “Supply chain issues continue to plague our production schedules.

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Fastener News Desk

DECEMBER 4, 2023

“Of the six biggest manufacturing industries, two — Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; and Transportation Equipment — registered growth in November. The three manufacturing industries that reported growth in November are: Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; Nonmetallic Mineral Products; and Transportation Equipment.

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Fastener News Desk

AUGUST 3, 2022

Panelists are now expressing concern about a softening in the economy, as new order rates contracted for the second month amid developing anxiety about excess inventory in the supply chain. Overstock of raw materials due to prior supply chain issues and slowing orders.” WHAT RESPONDENTS ARE SAYING.

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Fastener News Desk

MARCH 4, 2024

Suppliers continue to have capacity but are showing signs of struggling, due in part to their raw material supply chains. ” [Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products] “Customer softness continues in China , Japan and Europe.” Additional distribution has allowed us to maintain consistent production shifts.”

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Fastener News Desk

AUGUST 1, 2024

” [Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products] “Suppliers are starting to reach out looking for new business. Inventories aren’t changed much now but will be increasing soon. The reports on cooling inflation and consumer confidence are driving expectations of a very strong back half (of the year).”

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