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.@ISM Services PMI® Report: Business activity and new orders growth slowed in June but remained strong, there was (some) relief on prices, #employment returned to expansion and inventory levels leveled off as the #ISMPMI was down slightly, to 54%. bit.ly/4eVgc0Y#economy
Without looking, what category of goods/commodities has been in short supply for the most consecutive months, according to the ISM Manufacturing report?
Digital transformation is a critical topic that will be covered at #ISM2019. Next week, ISM's Lane Burkitt will be sharing insights on its effect on maverick spend in a webinar hosted by @XeevaSoftware. Register to join: hubs.ly/H0gTZdd0
Reducing maverick spend is one of procurement’s biggest challenges. However, digital transformation and advanced technology has the potential to solve this and many other #procurement problems. Learn more in this joint webinar on 3/14 with @XeevaSoftware: hubs.ly/H0gT-fx0
For #EarthDay we'll be highlighting sustainable practices, eco-friendly supply chain efforts, and initiatives that companies are taking across the globe to make a difference. Have something to share? Let us know! #SustainableSourcing#SupplyChain
The @ISM® Report On Business® finds the June #manufacturing PMI® registered 51.7%, a decrease of 0.4 percentage point from the May reading of 52.1%, and the lowest index reading since October 2016 (51.7%). #ISMROB#economyhubs.ly/H0jzw0S0
Today, the supply management world belongs to Tom Linton; the rest of us are just Conferencing in it. Congratulations to the 2019 winner of the J. Shipman Gold Medal Award, the profession's highest honor. #ISM2019#WeAreISM
At #ISM2019, the reception for this year's six winners of the R. Gene Richter Scholarship is a jovial occasion in honor of the future leaders of the supply management profession. #WeAreISM
Heading to #ISM2019 next week?
Visit us at booth 218 to say hi 👋 and chat #procurement with our team.
Maybe it'll "spark" some ideas of how #AI can help your organization become more efficient & increase savings!
The Services @ISM® Report On Business® found a contraction — the first since December 2022 — in the sector that employs most Americans. Cooling business activity and new orders with continuing #employment challenges led to a PMI® of 49.4%. bit.ly/3wavsoz#ISMPMI#economy
"All in all, it's just another name on the wall." But collectively, the names make up #ISM2019, the largest gathering of supply management professionals on Earth, and a people-powered force propelling the profession into the future. #WeAreISM
Keynote speakers for #ISM2019 will bring excitement to discussions on leadership, impact, and global economics! Get ready for April 8 - 10, and send us any questions you have. Haven't registered? There's still time! #WeAreISMhubs.ly/H0gZwvt0
.@ISM’s Tim Fiore: “Of the six big industries, only Chemical Products increased inventories in December. This is considered a positive (for sector-wide) improvement … as Chemical Products is a good gauge of total #manufacturing demand.” bit.ly/48eQ4JU#ISMPMI#economy
.@business on @ISM Services PMI®: “Combined with the latest ISM report showing manufacturing contracted for a sixth month, the services data underscore an #economy struggling for momentum amid higher interest rates and still-elevated #inflation.” bloom.bg/413AoVv#ISMPMI
A bounce-back month for U.S. #manufacturing, according to @ISM® Report On Business®. Boosts in new orders and production help lift PMI® 2.3 percentage points to 56.6% in January; Prices Index contracts for first time in nearly three years. bit.ly/2RwcTEP#ISMROB#economy
U.S. factories packed much growth into a short month, according to February’s @ISM® Report On Business®. The #Manufacturing PMI® of 60.8%, the highest reading in three years, was powered by gains in new orders, production and #employment. prn.to/2O8ZnHk#ISMPMI#economy
U.S. #manufacturing executives project capital expenditures to decrease 2.1 percent in 2020, according to @ISM's Semiannual Economic Forecast. If that expectation comes to fruition, it would be sector's first such decline in 11 years. bloom.bg/2P3UUU1#economy#procurement
#Tariffs had an big impact — in the data and survey comments — with the New Exports and Imports indexes hitting Great Recession-level lows. Those details and more in the Manufacturing @ISM® Report On Business® for May; the PMI® was 48.5%. bit.ly/3ZdUFJY#ISMPMI#economy
Remember as you join us at #ISM2019, the connections you make are invaluable. Come ready to meet and network with professionals from around the globe! #WeAreISM
Special thanks to the wonderful local support and volunteers at #ISM2018, whose efforts today resulted in record-breaking prep times as we prepare for conference to begin! #WeAreISM
Reducing maverick spend is one of procurement’s biggest challenges. However, advanced technology has the potential to solve this and many other #procurement problems. Learn more in this joint webinar today with @XeevaSoftware! hubs.ly/H0g_Wgw0
When you arrive in Houston, or if you're following along virtually, be sure to use the hashtag #ISM2019 and remember, #WeAreISM! Share photos and updates with us and we'll share them!
Business activity was steady, new orders and #employment grew, and some companies began building inventories to prepare for peak season. Those details and more in the Services @ISM® Report On Business® for August; the PMI® was 54.5%. tinyurl.com/5n838d8h#ISMPMI#economy
#ICYMI: we're pleased to announce and share that Thomas Linton, Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at @Flexintl, has been named the winner of the 2019 J. Shipman Gold Medal Award. He was honored at #ISM2019 and you can learn more here: bit.ly/2DfjXND
Yet another contraction one-off for the Services @ISM® Report On Business®: The Business Activity, New Orders and #Employment indexes returned to expansion territory in July, as did the PMI®; the reading of 51.4% is a 2.6-point increase. bit.ly/46GL4hd#ISMPMI#economy
Lead times improved and production was steady, but uncertainty over when demand and growth will resume intensified in March, according to the #Manufacturing@ISM® Report On Business®. The PMI® of 46.3% is the lowest since May 2020 (43.5%). prn.to/3m0N9Se#ISMPMI#economy
Prepare to spark inspiration and motivation at #ISM2019. Our lineup of keynote speakers will set you up for an exciting few days in Houston with us. #WeAreISM
It's not to late to join us, especially if you're in the Houston area. Register: hubs.ly/H0hcKYc0
Great to see ISM Thought Leadership Council members, @mvollmer1 and Charlotte de Brabandt (30 Under 30 Megawatt winner) discussing #procurement at #SAPAribaLive. Look forward to seeing you in Houston for #ISM2019!
In August, U.S. factories continued climbing out of the #coronavirus quagmire, the @ISM® Report On Business® finds. Gains in new orders helped push #Manufacturing PMI® to 56%, the sector’s highest level of expansion since November 2018. prn.to/3bkVI0n#ISMPMI#economy
.@ISM® Report On Business®: In December, the Manufacturing PMI® registered its second-highest reading of the year at 49.3%, with three (New Orders, Production and Supplier Deliveries) of the five key subindexes in expansion territory. bit.ly/4h0Sm3j#ISMPMI#economy
Here’s a look behind the scenes of @ariannahuff keynote session with ISM CEO, Tom Derry and ISM Board of Directors Chair, Craig Reed. #ISM2018#WeAreISM
The @ISM® Report On Business® finds the U.S. #manufacturing sector kept up its recovery in May as supply chains tried to keep pace. The composite PMI® was 61.2%, but raw-materials shortages, long lead times and #employment issues persist. prn.to/3p85CJP#ISMPMI#economy
After 16 months of contraction, U.S. factory activity grew in March, per the Manufacturing @ISM® Report On Business®: Demand improved and output surged, raising the PMI® to 50.3%, while deliveries quickened and #employment cuts continued. bit.ly/4cHAau7#ISMPMI#economy
That’s a wrap for the #ISMWorld21 Main Conference, but save two dates:
June 9: The final Mini Con, with a Future theme.
May 22-25, 2002: ISM World 2022 — live and in-person in Orlando, Florida. #Supplychain and #procurement pros, get those Mickey Mouse ears ready! #WeAreISM
.@ISM® Report On Business®: In January, the Manufacturing PMI® registered 50.9%, returning to growth after 26 months of contraction. Of the five key subindexes, four (New Orders, Production, Employment and Supplier Deliveries) expanded. bit.ly/3Q39L00#ISMPMI#economy
#Tariffs remained a pain and #employment contracted, but buyers were more eager as the sector that makes up most of the U.S. #economy returned to growth. Those details and more in the Services @ISM® Report On Business® for June; the PMI® was 50.8%. bit.ly/3TiE44m#ISMPMI
The U.S. #manufacturing sector stayed in a slump in July, with continuing shrinkage in new orders, production and #employment leading to sector contraction for 20th time in 21 months. The PMI® registered 46.8%, down 1.7 percentage points. bit.ly/3SwlKoi#ISMPMI#economy
The mfr sector is optimistic about growth in 2018, with revenues expected to increase in 16 mfr industries, and non-mfr sector indicates 17 of its industries will see higher revenues. Read more: bit.ly/2nQ4O0d
Our booth in the Exhibit Hall at #ISM2019 features an innovation tunnel, where you can learn about @ISM's more than 100 years of contributions to the supply management profession. Come and pass through! #WeAreISM
Congratulations to this year’s Chapter of the Year, @ismwesternwa! And congrats to our Chapters of Excellence, and volunteers of the year, @keeboch of @ISM_Nashville, & Amy DeCalgny of ISM-Lake Superior. #WeAreISM#ISM2019
Thanks to your efforts at #ISM2018, we were able to help @roomintheinn in its mission to help Nashville's homeless community with the donation of hundreds of unused toiletries. #YouAreISMow.ly/Uscv30jX8HN
#Manufacturing@ISM® Report On Business®: The holidays brought continued chilliness for U.S. factories: a fifth straight month of contraction. December’s PMI® of 47.2% is the lowest since June 2009 (46.3%), when the Great Recession ended. prn.to/2MRDmZP#ISMROB#economy
Services @ISM® Report On Business®: Though real estate buyers are still “waiting on the sidelines,” there was enough holiday cheer in December to lift the PMI® to 54.1%. All four key subindexes were in expansion, led by Business Activity. bit.ly/423889K#ISMPMI#economy
In July, 86% of #manufacturing GDP contracted, up from 62% the previous month. The share of GDP with a PMI® at 45% or lower (a good barometer of sector weakness) was 53% in July, up from 14%. Only five of the 18 industries reported growth. bit.ly/3SwlKoi#ISMPMI#economy
.@ISM research finds #coronavirus is handcuffing supply chains: Three-fourths of U.S. companies report breakdowns due to transportation restrictions, and more than 80 percent of organizations expect to be impacted by #COVID19 disruptions. #procurementprn.to/3cOJyxa
Be sure to tune in Wednesday morning, when we take the temperature of the U.S. #manufacturing sector with the release of the @ISM® Report On Business®. Be on the lookout for the PMI® data at 10 a.m. ET, and use #ISMROB all day for up-to-the-minute content. #economy#procurement
Don’t miss @MFGTalkRadio “Women and Manufacturing” interview w/ @karennorheim, EVP of American Crane and Equipment Corp., and hosts Linda Rigano and ISM’s M.L. Peck, today at 1 pm ET about Karen’s hopes for the next generation coming into the industry. bit.ly/2ynifoh
#Tariffs (and negotiations over who pays them) were felt by U.S. factories, impacting dynamics like orders, production and delivery times. Those details and more in the Manufacturing @ISM® Report On Business® for June; the PMI® was 49%. bit.ly/4lgGXiA#ISMPMI#economy
June 2009 was the last month of the Great Recession. It's also the last time the #Manufacturing@ISM® Report On Business® composite index was this low. The PMI® was 47.8% in September, the second consecutive month of sector contraction. prn.to/2mGvH6Y#ISMROB#economy
“Demand remains elusive.” And until it returns, the U.S. #manufacturing sector figures to continue in contraction territory. New orders was the most notable drag on the @ISM® Report On Business® data in May, as the PMI® decreased to 48.7%. bit.ly/3V6fRPc#ISMPMI#economy
Every month we get your reactions to trending news, global #supplychain impacts & more with #ISMReactions. Question responses could be featured in our magazine, Inside Supply Management®!
Q: What is your company stance on #blockchain - ready to implement or in wait-and-see mode?
U.S. #manufacturing reversed its recent momentum and returned to contraction in March, the @ISM® Report On Business® found. New orders and #employment shrunk further; inventory gains likely temporary, thanks to #tariffs. The PMI® was 49%. bit.ly/4j04VNJ#ISMPMI#economy
.@business: @ISM#Manufacturing PMI® numbers “suggest rising interest rates, growing recession fears and tighter lending conditions may be starting to weigh on business investment … compounding demand challenges the sector already faced.” bloom.bg/3nx66MI#ISMPMI#economy
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Increased output and faster delivery times (the latter not always a good thing) defined U.S. #manufacturing in July, but overall activity remained in contraction. Those details and more in the @ISM® Report On Business®; the PMI® was 48%. bit.ly/45vn4i6#ISMPMI#economy
Thanks to @SupplyChainD for highlighting future supplier relationship management needs in a digital age with ISM CEO Tom Derry. Read their April issue below. #SRM#supplychain
The U.S. #manufacturing sector contracted in April after one month in expansion territory, according to the @ISM® Report On Business®. The Manufacturing PMI® registered 49.2% as demand softened and #employment cuts showed signs of easing. bit.ly/3UlAMxe#ISMPMI#economy
Today, ISM CEO Tom Derry will be at @mitsupplychain's SCALE Global Network Supply Chain Research Expo! If you're at the Expo, share your photos with us. Still time to register: hubs.ly/H0glPnF0
Production and #employment ticked up in October, helping the composite PMI® remain in expansion territory, at 50.2%, but concerns about demand persisted. Those details and more in the #Manufacturing@ISM® Report On Business® for October. prn.to/3NneBD5#ISMPMI#economy
Each Tuesday, valuable #procurement insights arrive in the inboxes of Inside Supply Management Weekly® subscribers. It's metrics week! There's a growing demand for KPIs on risk, so check out risk management score with @ISM's Lane Burkitt. To subscribe: bit.ly/2OHppMb
Today is #NationalNonprofitDay and we'd like to thank all ISM members, volunteers and partners for your support! We're committed to the future of our profession and empowering all of you to thrive. #WeAreISM
“Demand continues to be depressed”: U.S. #manufacturing contracted in consecutive months for first time since onset of #COVID19, per @ISM® Report On Business®. PMI® was 48.4% in December; only #Employment and Inventories indexes above 50%. prn.to/3WNqq9q#ISMPMI#economy
Manufacturing @ISM® Report On Business®: Demand and output moderated in February, pulling the PMI down to 47.8% as seasonal factors were an issue. Supplier deliveries slowed, prices kept increasing and exports/imports activity picked up. bit.ly/3P4bOkl#ISMPMI#economy
Average lead time (between order placement and receipt) in April set or matched all-time marks in two — Capital Expenditures (173 days) and Production Materials (100 days) — of three categories. MRO Supplies was 49 days, one shy of record. prn.to/3MMRcZY#ISMPMI#economy
#ISMPMI survey respondent in Educational Services: “Large construction projects have been mostly constrained due to continued supply chain issues and large cost increases. (S)hortages in account management continue to be a source of frustration.” prn.to/38Ke7Xj#economy