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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Manufacturing Beverage Electronics Apparel 52

Fastener News Desk

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Suppliers continue to have capacity, with lead times 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.

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Manufacturing Beverage Apparel Electronics 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.

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Manufacturing Electronics Beverage Apparel 52

Fastener News Desk

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Sentiment improved regarding manufacturing lead times, 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

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Manufacturing Beverage Composites Apparel 64

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. Working through customer backlog with some raw material lead times improving.” Forty percent of manufacturing gross domestic product (GDP) contracted in February, down from 62 percent in January.

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Manufacturing Beverage Apparel Electronics 52

Fastener News Desk

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Manufacturing supplier lead times 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.

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Manufacturing Beverage Supply Chain Apparel 52

Fastener News Desk

AUGUST 1, 2024

Manufacturing lead times 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 ).

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Beverage Composites Apparel 52