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Mexico’s former President to keynote CSCMP’s annual conference in Denver
May 29, 2013
Calderón to share perspectives on how to ensure that countries forge economic ties amid challenges.
Armstrong: Economy ‘limping along’ until next major crisis
May 23, 2013
2012 3PL report and predictions show modest growth, little help from Washington.
MAPI attends U.S. Chamber of Commerce Economic Roundtable
May 20, 2013
Senior economist reports calmer global economy, calls for regional policy innovation.
Report: CFOs show growing confidence in U.S. economy
May 16, 2013
Grant Thornton 2013 Spring CFO survey reveals 45% of CFOs expect an improved economy during the next six months.
Global motion control shipments contract in first quarter 2013
May 15, 2013
Shipments of motion controllers and AC drives posted low single digit growth, while support services grew by nearly 15%.
MAPI comments on industrial production report
May 15, 2013
U.S. industrial production contracted by 0.6 percent after strong gains in February and March.
Commerce, NRF report slight gains in April retail sales
May 13, 2013
While retail sales were up in April, the growth rate was less than impressive based on data released today by the United States Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation (NRF).
ISM non-manufacturing index falls but is still in growth mode
May 3, 2013
The ISM’s monthly Non-Manufacturing Report on Business stated that the index used by the ISM to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI—was 53.1 in April, falling 1.3 percent from March. Despite the decline, though, non-manufacturing activity increased for the 40th consecutive month.
Report: U.S. manufacturing costs are now equal to Mexico and will be equal to China by 2015
April 29, 2013
Four out of five executives surveyed say nearshoring will be an important decision in coming year.
North American robotics companies post strongest opening quarter ever
April 25, 2013
Unit orders increased 14.5% over the same period in 2012, and 10% above the previous first quarter record set in 2005.
Robot report predicts significant growth in coming decade
April 24, 2013
U.S. growth projections are particularly high, from a $2.5b market in 2011 to $9b in 2021.
Survey: Optimism among U.S. business leaders up sharply in first quarter
April 17, 2013
Hiring expectations in U.S. above global average, with 29% of business leaders predicting growth in the coming year.
NRF and Commerce report lackluster March retail sales numbers
April 12, 2013
Coming off a better than expected month in February, retail sales were somewhat lackluster in March, according to data released today by the United States Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation (NRF).
MAPI Survey on the Business Outlook: Index shows slight advance
April 11, 2013
Composite index edges pp to 56 from 55, breaking 10 straight quarterly declines.
ISM non-manufacturing index is down from February to March but still growing
April 3, 2013
Coming off of a month which saw its highest reading in a year, non-manufacturing activity in March still showed positive signs, according to data released today by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM).