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Economy: ISM Non-Manufacturing Index is up in September
October 5, 2010
Business recovered some of its losses from its previous report, with a 1.7% gain from August to September.
Supply chain: Reducing inventory can disrupt supply chain, say some experts
October 5, 2010
Disruptions can lead to 7% lower sales and 11% higher costs.
MHIA forecasts 12% to 14% growth in new equipment orders in 2010
October 4, 2010
MHIA forecasts 12% to 14% growth in new equipment orders in 2010.
Manufacturing: ISM index dips down in September
October 1, 2010
The Institute of Supply Management reported that manufacturing activity in September was down compared to August.
California Food Banks now offering fresh produce to families in need with support from IFCO
September 20, 2010
IFCO Systems is subsidizing the use of its reusable plastic containers to growers for the transport of fresh produce to local food banks.
Panjiva data shows slight gains in U.S.-bound shipments
September 9, 2010
Following a 0.2% increase from June to July, July to August was stronger, with a 1% bump.
Industrial real estate market making progress but challenges remain
September 8, 2010
Although the economy is far from recovered, the industrial real estate market is taking positive steps, according to a report issued by global real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle.
ISM Non-Manufacturing Index trends down in August
September 3, 2010
On the heels of a 0.5% gain in July, the Institute of Supply Management’s Non-Manufacturing Report on Business displayed signs of a fragile economy.
ISM manufacturing index inches up in August
September 1, 2010
The Institute of Supply Management reported that manufacturing activity in August was up slightly compared to July.
Panjiva data shows another dip in U.S.-bound shipments
August 20, 2010
The number of global manufacturers shipping to the United States slipped in July, according to Panjiva, an online search engine with information on global suppliers and manufacturers.
ISM manufacturing index shows growth but warning signs persist
August 2, 2010
The Institute of Supply Management has reported that manufacturing activity in July was basically flat compared to June.
Panjiva data shows a slight gain in U.S.-bound shipments
July 23, 2010
The number of global manufacturers shipping to the United States continued in June with a 1% gain.
Materials handling business: ISM Non Manufacturing Index is down but continues to show growth
July 6, 2010
Like its companion report, which focuses on the manufacturing sector, the Institute of Supply Management’s (ISM) June report on the non-manufacturing sector showed continued growth albeit at a reduced rate.
Materials handling business: May retail sales show a slight decline
June 11, 2010
Unlike the previous two months, retail sales growth momentum saw a dip from April to May but saw slight year-over-year increases, according to data released by the United States Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation.