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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 Supplier Deliveries Index indicated faster deliveries, and the Inventories Index dropped back into contraction as panelists’ companies continue to manage their total supplychain inventories and liquidity. Hydraulic components are still facing extended leadtimes.
Supplychains are prepared and eager for growth, as panelists’ comments support reduced leadtimes for their more important purchases. Leadtimes are generally coming down, although electronic components are still a concern.”
Manufacturing leadtimes clearly improved in the month. Supplychains are prepared and eager for growth, as panelists’ comments and the data support reduced leadtimes for their companies’ more important purchases.
The Supplier Deliveries Index indicated faster deliveries, and the Inventories Index expanded at a slower rate as panelists’ companies manage the total supplychain inventory. WHAT RESPONDENTS ARE SAYING “Business is still strong, but we have begun to see softening in some pricing, and leadtimes seem to be improving.”
The Customers’ Inventories Index reading indicated improved supplychain efficiency, as output improved and customers’ inventories continued to decline. Manufacturing supplier leadtimes continue to decrease, but at a slow pace. percentage point upward impact on the Manufacturing PMI ® calculation.
The Supplier Deliveries Index indicated faster deliveries, and the Inventories Index expanded at a slower rate as panelists’ companies manage their total supplychain inventories. There is concern for the global supplychain now that we are restricting sales of some semiconductors to China.”
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 supplychain inventory. Managing head counts and total supplychain inventories remain primary goals as the sector closes the year.
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.
Sentiment improved regarding manufacturing leadtimes, although they remain at elevated levels. We’re continuing to ship to max capacity, with supply constraints still a real part of our day-to-day business operations.” The Prices Index remained in ‘decreasing’ territory but increased a respectable 5.8
Manufacturing supplier leadtimes continue to decrease, a positive for future economic activity. ” [Chemical Products] “Nearly all microchip supply issues have been resolved, finally bringing an end to the three-year chip shortage. Material prices are remaining relatively flat.
Suppliers continue to have capacity but are showing signs of struggling, due in part to their raw material supplychains. Working through customer backlog with some raw material leadtimes improving.” Forty percent of manufacturing gross domestic product (GDP) contracted in February, down from 62 percent in January.
Manufacturing leadtimes sentiment improved again but remain at elevated levels. The Prices Index remained in ‘decreasing’ territory, at a level generally not seen since early in the coronavirus pandemic (a reading of 40.8 percent in May 2020 ).
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