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With Business Survey Committee panelists reporting softening new order rates over the previous 10 months, the March composite index reading reflects companies continuing to slow outputs to better match demand for the first half of 2023 and prepare for growth in the late summer/early fall period. .” Fiore continues, “The U.S.
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Suppliers continue to have capacity, with leadtimes improving and some shortages reappearing. Production execution eased in October, consistent with demand sluggishness. Sixty-three percent of manufacturing gross domestic product (GDP) contracted in October, down from 77 percent in September.
The August composite index reading reflects companies managing outputs appropriately as order softness continues, but the month-over-month increase is a sign of improvement. Sentiment improved regarding manufacturing leadtimes, although they remain at elevated levels. percentage points lower than the 49.6
The April composite index reading reflects companies continuing to manage outputs to better match demand for the first half of 2023 and prepare for growth in the late summer/early fall period. Supply chains are prepared and eager for growth, as panelists’ comments support reduced leadtimes for their more important purchases.
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Suppliers continue to have capacity, with leadtimes improving and shortages reappearing. Production execution stabilized in September. Seventy-seven percent of manufacturing gross domestic product (GDP) contracted in September, up from 65 percent in August.
More importantly, the share of sector GDP registering a composite PMI ® calculation at or below 45 percent — a good barometer of overall manufacturing weakness — was 1 percent in February, compared to 27 percent in January and 48 percent in December. Working through customer backlog with some raw material leadtimes improving.”
New Orders and Employment Contracting; Production and Backlogs Growing; Supplier Deliveries Slowing at a Slower Rate; Raw Materials Inventories Growing; Customers’ Inventories Too Low; Prices Increasing at a Slower Rate; Exports and Imports Growing; Record-Long LeadTimes for Production Materials and MRO Supplies.
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