Fastener News Desk

MAY 4, 2023

Supply chains are prepared and eager for growth, as panelists’ comments support reduced lead times for their more important purchases. Lead times are generally coming down, although electronic components are still a concern.” Discounting has entered into conversations.”

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Fastener News Desk

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The Customers’ Inventories Index reading indicated improved supply chain efficiency, as output improved and customers’ inventories continued to decline. Manufacturing supplier lead times continue to decrease, but at a slow pace. percentage point upward impact on the Manufacturing PMI ® calculation.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Companies continue to collaborate with their supplier partners to overcome setbacks, be it labor shortages, kinks in the supply chain, or concerns with inflation. And while there are alarms, there are promising indicators. Fiore, CPSM, C.P.M., and chair of the business survey committee.

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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.

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Fastener News Desk

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The Supplier Deliveries Index indicated faster deliveries, and the Inventories Index expanded at a slower rate as panelists’ companies manage the total supply chain inventory. WHAT RESPONDENTS ARE SAYING “Business is still strong, but we have begun to see softening in some pricing, and lead times seem to be improving.”

Manufacturing 52

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Fastener News Desk

AUGUST 3, 2024

Suppliers continue to have capacity, with lead times improving and shortages not as severe. Supply chain pipelines and inventories remain full, reducing the need for overtime. Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products] “Availability of parts is good, with small exceptions of missing materials here and there.

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Fastener News Desk

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Suppliers continue to have capacity, with lead times improving but some product shortages reappearing. Two of the six largest manufacturing industries — Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; and Computer & Electronic Products — expanded in November, the same number of industries as in October,” says Fiore.

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Manufacturing Beverage Electronics Composites 52

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.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Beverage Electronics Apparel 52

Fastener News Desk

MARCH 5, 2023

The Supplier Deliveries Index indicated faster deliveries, and the Inventories Index expanded at a slower rate as panelists’ companies manage their total supply chain inventories. There is concern for the global supply chain now that we are restricting sales of some semiconductors to China.”

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Electronics Beverage Supply Chain 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.

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Manufacturing Beverage Composites Apparel 64

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

JULY 3, 2024

Suppliers continue to have capacity, with lead times improving and shortages not as severe. ” [Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products] “While orders are still steady, inventory from the previous month is enough to satisfy current- and near-term commitments.”

Manufacturing 59

Manufacturing Beverage Electronics Composites 59

Fastener News Desk

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Suppliers continue to have capacity, with lead times improving and some shortages reappearing. Only two of the six largest manufacturing industries — Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; and Computer & Electronic Products — expanded in October, compared to one in September,” says Fiore.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Beverage Apparel Electronics 52

Control Engineering

AUGUST 14, 2022

Whether it’s combating supply chain instability, labor shortages, lead times, or seamless integration, the right industrial enclosure solution is the heart of your automation system, and manufacturers need industrial cabinets that help them overcome these challenges.

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Fastener News Desk

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Manufacturing supplier lead times continue to decrease, a positive for future economic activity. “Of the six biggest manufacturing industries, two — Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; and Transportation Equipment — registered growth in November. Material prices are remaining relatively flat.

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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. ” [Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products] “Customer softness continues in China , Japan and Europe.” Working through customer backlog with some raw material lead times improving.”

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Beverage Apparel Electronics 52

Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Pandemic-altered equipment lead times were also a challenge for the project as existing batch control system was redesigned for the new application. The product has garnered widespread interest in the greater food and beverage industry as a replacement for traditional plastics such as straws, chip bags, single-use water bottles, etc.

Automation 52

Automation Supply Chain Lead Time Pharmaceutical 52

Fastener News Desk

AUGUST 1, 2024

Manufacturing lead times sentiment improved again but remain at elevated levels. ” [Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products] “Suppliers are starting to reach out looking for new business. percent in May 2020 ). Inventories aren’t changed much now but will be increasing soon.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Beverage Composites Apparel 52

Fastener News Desk

JUNE 9, 2024

Suppliers continue to have capacity, with lead times improving and shortages not as severe. ” [Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products] “Orders have started to rebound, but inventory levels remain high enough for no impact on our supplier orders. With less spending in the economy, less pressure on us for our products.”

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Beverage Electronics Composites 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

At the same time, older technologies are being upgraded and retrofitted so fabrication shops remain competitive. While we strive to put as many talented workers as possible in jobs within manufacturing, we also enable customers to do more with less, at higher quality and shorter lead times,” Williams noted.

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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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