Fastener News Desk

MARCH 5, 2023

With Business Survey Committee panelists reporting softening new order rates over the previous nine months, the February 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 second half of the year. .” Fiore continues, “The U.S.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Electronics Beverage Supply Chain 52

Fastener News Desk

JUNE 7, 2023

The May 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. Manufacturing lead times clearly improved in the month. .” Fiore continues, “The U.S.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Beverage Composites 52

Fastener News Desk

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

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 lead times, although they remain at elevated levels. percentage points lower than the 49.6

Manufacturing 64

Manufacturing Beverage Composites Apparel 64

Fastener News Desk

MARCH 4, 2024

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 lead times improving.”

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Beverage Apparel Electronics 52

Fastener News Desk

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Manufacturing supplier lead times continue to decrease, but at a slow pace. ” [Apparel, Leather & Allied Products] “Overall, things continue to be very steady: Sales and revenue are as expected, and the supply environment has stabilized greatly versus 2021-22.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Beverage Apparel 52

Fastener News Desk

JANUARY 8, 2023

With Business Survey Committee panelists reporting softening new order rates over the previous seven months, the December composite index reading reflects companies’ slowing their output. Average lead time remained 32 percent above previous trough for capital expenditures and 37 percent for purchased materials; both are too high.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Beverage Electronics Apparel 52

Fastener News Desk

AUGUST 3, 2022

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 Lead Times for Production Materials and MRO Supplies.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Electronics Beverage Apparel 52

Fastener News Desk

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Manufacturing supplier lead times continue to decrease, a positive for future economic activity. The Prices Index remained in ‘decreasing’ territory (but just barely), signifying price stability as a result of energy markets easing, though offset by increases in the steel markets.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Beverage Supply Chain Apparel 52