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.

Manufacturing 64

Manufacturing Beverage Composites Apparel 64

Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 19, 2022

ISM’s Report on Business panelists reported: “slowed hiring activity; month-over-month supplier delivery performance was the best since December 2019; prices growth slowed notably (with the index at 60 percent or lower) for the third consecutive month; and lead times continue to ease for capital equipment and production materials,” said Timothy R.

Automation 52

Automation Supply Chain Beverage Lead Time 52

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.” ” [Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products] “Business is steady.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Electronics Beverage 52

Fastener News Desk

JULY 4, 2023

Manufacturing lead times improved again but remain at elevated levels. ” [Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products] “Markets are stabilizing in the second quarter of 2023 and appear to be trending downward for most commodity chemicals; however, demand versus supply has shifted to customers’ favor.”

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Beverage Composites Electronics 52