Fastener News Desk

AUGUST 1, 2024

Manufacturing lead times sentiment improved again but remain at elevated levels. Logistics costs have settled, transit times continue to shorten and capacities at most suppliers are sufficient.” ” [Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products] “Suppliers are starting to reach out looking for new business.

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Manufacturing Beverage Composites Apparel 52

Fastener News Desk

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Sentiment improved regarding manufacturing lead times, although they remain at elevated levels. “Of the six biggest manufacturing industries, three — Transportation Equipment; Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; and Petroleum & Coal Products — registered growth in August. Unclear if this is an inventory correction.

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Manufacturing Beverage Composites Apparel 64

Fastener News Desk

JUNE 7, 2023

Manufacturing lead times clearly improved in the month. Supply chains are prepared and eager for growth, as panelists’ comments and the data support reduced lead times for their companies’ more important purchases. Supply shortages are limited to select items only.

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Manufacturing Supply Chain Beverage Composites 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

Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Being centrally located in Perth with representatives who are on the road and liaising face-to-face with customers, Burgess’ team can minimise the impact of blown out lead times, or offer alternative solutions based on expert knowledge of parts. But that doesn’t mean we don’t try to be proactive with our customers.

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Freight Supply Chain Logistics Lead Time 52