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ISM Non-Manufacturing Index shows continued growth in October

Thursday, November 4, 2010 · Jeff Berman The Institute of Supply Management’s (ISM) Non-Manufacturing Report on Business for October continued the momentum it showed in September. The ISM’s index for measuring the sector’s overall health—known at the NMI—was 54.3 in October, a 1.1 percent gain from September.

ISM Manufacturing report shows strong October growth

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 · Jeff Berman Coming off of September which showed a nearly 2 percent sequential decline, the most recent edition of the Institute of Supply Management’s Manufacturing Report on Business showed signs of improvement in October.

ISM manufacturing index dips down in September

Wednesday, October 6, 2010 · Jeff Berman The Institute of Supply Management’s (ISM) Non-Manufacturing Report on Business recovered some of its losses from its previous report, with a 1.7 percent gain from August to September.

Reducing inventory can disrupt supply chain, say some experts

Tuesday, October 5, 2010 · Patrick Burnson Businesses that scaled back on supply during the recession may find themselves or their suppliers suddenly unable to accommodate increased demand as the economy begins to recover, some experts warn

ISM manufacturing index dips down in September

Monday, October 4, 2010 · Jeff Berman The Institute of Supply Management reported that manufacturing activity in September was down compared to August.

Is It Time for a Rebirth of Strategic Sourcing? – part 2

Sunday, October 3, 2010 · Robert A Rudzki How do you keep the organization interested? How do you re-energize everyone? Here are a few ideas to consider out of a long list of possibilities

ISM Non-Manufacturing Index trends down in August

Wednesday, September 8, 2010 · Jeff Berman Coming on the heels of a 0.5 percent gain from June to July, the Institute of Supply Management’s Non-Manufacturing Report on Business displayed the ongoing signs of a fragile economy with a decline from July to August.

ISM manufacturing index inches up in August

Thursday, September 2, 2010 · Jeff Berman The Institute of Supply Management reported that manufacturing activity in August was up slightly compared to July.

ISM Non-Manufacturing Index is up slightly in July

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 · Jeff Berman While various economic indices are showing signs of a declining economy, the Institute of Supply Management’s Non-Manufacturing Report on Business for July shows an economy that is still growing.

Supply chain business: ISM manufacturing index is down but still showing growth

Thursday, July 1, 2010 · Jeff Berman The Institute of Supply Management reported today that while manufacturing activity in June was not as strong as it was in May, the economic recovery is moving forward.