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ASQ survey: Suppliers confident, manufacturers concerned about supply chain
December 25, 2012
After being burned in the past, manufacturers encourage contingency plan and communication with suppliers.
MAPI Quarterly U.S. Industrial Outlook: Sluggish growth in 2013, pickup likely in 2014
December 19, 2012
Forecast for Industrial Production to Grow 2.0 Percent in 2012, 3.2 Percent in 2013.
November retail sales data from Commerce and NRF take steps in the right direction
December 13, 2012
November retail sales at $412.4 billion were up 0.3 percent compared to October and up 3.7 percent compared to November 2011.
Crane owners shrug-off global slowdown
December 3, 2012
Among world’s 50 largest crane owners, fleet sizes are static over the last three years and overall lifting capacities steadily increased, according to new report.
Retailers urge presidential involvement in west coast port dispute
December 3, 2012
Federation CEO cites impact of 2002's 10-day lockout, which cost economy $1 billion per day.
ELFA’s monthly leasing and finance index shows new business volume up, confidence down
November 28, 2012
October new business volume up by 27% year-over-year, down 7% month-to-month, up 17% year-to-date.
MAPI Economic Forecast: Moderate growth likely pending fiscal cliff compromise
November 28, 2012
Forecast predicts GDP growth of 1.8% in 2013, 2.8% in 2014, and 3.3% in 2015.
MAPI comments on durable goods report
November 27, 2012
Flat year-over-year growth in non-defense capital goods matches flat equipment and software spending.
Commerce, NRF report annual gains in October retail sales
November 15, 2012
October retail sales at $411.6 billion were down 0.3 percent compared to September and up 3.8 percent annually.
MAPI responds to Federal Reserve Board report on industrial production
October 16, 2012
Manufacturing returns to growth, albeit at a slower rate.
MAPI business outlook survey suggests modest growth despite falling composite index
October 11, 2012
Twelve of 13 indexes decrease, pointing to abundant uncertainty and continued softening of industrial base.
World demand for protective packaging to exceed $24 billion in 2016
October 10, 2012
Global study predicts rising demand in step with growth in e-commerce.
Equipment Leasing Finance Foundation: Q4 update to economic outlook report
October 10, 2012
Revised figures show decelerating growth in equipment and software investment.
Equipment leasing and financing activity increases 21% year over year
October 10, 2012
Monthly confidence index shows increased optimism despite persistent wait-and-see attitudes.
