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December’s 46.2 Manufacturing PMI Shows Industry Contracted

December’s 46.2 Manufacturing PMI Shows Industry Contracted

U.S. manufacturing companies indicated a "solid decline" in the health of the sector, according to S&P Global's purchasing managers' index.

By Vincent Ryan | January 4, 2023

First-Time CFO Aims to Influence Sustainable Future: Joshua Dickinson

First-Time CFO Aims to Influence Sustainable Future: Joshua Dickinson

The Schneider Electric finance chief discusses his role in contributing to the company’s aggressive sustainability efforts.

By David McCann | December 1, 2022

5 Accounting ‘Turnarounds’: How Manufacturing Fends Off Credit Squeeze

5 Accounting ‘Turnarounds’: How Manufacturing Fends Off Credit Squeeze

Don’t be the CFO who says, “I should have zigged when I zagged,” in 2023.

By David DeMuth | November 15, 2022

N.Y. Manufacturing Business Conditions Index Dives 42 Points: Weekly Stat

N.Y. Manufacturing Business Conditions Index Dives 42 Points: Weekly Stat

New orders and shipments plunged in August, unfilled orders declined, and inventories edged higher, according to the state's manufacturing executives.

By Vincent Ryan | August 17, 2022

The Great Logistics Crunch

The Great Logistics Crunch

The chaos has laid bare the need to stop looking at foreign supply chains as just a way to save on costs.

By Lou Longo | September 16, 2021

U.S. Factory Orders Decline 0.1% in June

U.S. Factory Orders Decline 0.1% in June

“The underlying trend of demand for durable goods remains at very elevated levels and should support sustained production into 2022."

By Matthew Heller | August 25, 2021

U.S. Factory Orders Climb 0.8% in June

U.S. Factory Orders Climb 0.8% in June

Despite supply chain issues, "business investment is showing no signs of slowing down or a lack of confidence in continuing strength in consumer demand."

By Matthew Heller | July 27, 2021

Industrial Production Hit By Chip Supply Crunch

Industrial Production Hit By Chip Supply Crunch

Total production rose 0.4% in June but factory output dipped 0.1% amid supply chain constraints, particularly in the auto sector.

By Matthew Heller | July 16, 2021

U.S. Factory Orders Climb 0.5% in March

U.S. Factory Orders Climb 0.5% in March

"The response of capital spending to the COVID pandemic is encouraging for the outlook for 2021."

By Matthew Heller | April 26, 2021

Supply Pain

The onset of the pandemic reduced the global flow of goods. But when demand suddenly snapped back, supply chains proved less resilient.

By Russ Banham | April 21, 2021

U.S. Manufacturing Hits 3-Year High in February

U.S. Manufacturing Hits 3-Year High in February

“Manufacturing is doing well but it will not be smooth sailing over the next few months", in part because of supply-chain disruptions.

By Matthew Heller | March 1, 2021

White House Shows Concern Over Chip Shortage

White House Shows Concern Over Chip Shortage

The administration is "identifying potential choke points in the supply chain" amid a shortage that has impacted automobile production around the world.

By Matthew Heller | February 11, 2021

U.S. Factory Orders Climb 1.1% in December

U.S. Factory Orders Climb 1.1% in December

Manufacturing has been driven by strong demand for factory goods "as 23.7% of the labor force works from home because of the COVID-19 pandemic."

By Matthew Heller | February 5, 2021

Core Capital Goods Orders Rise 0.7% in October

Core Capital Goods Orders Rise 0.7% in October

The continued improvement in the key measure of U.S. business investment suggests manufacturers are optimistic about a return to normalcy next year.

By Matthew Heller | November 27, 2020

U.S. Durable Goods Orders Jump 7.3% in June

U.S. Durable Goods Orders Jump 7.3% in June

“The sugar rush from re-openings has now faded and a resurgence of domestic coronavirus cases ... will weigh heavily on business investment."

By Matthew Heller | July 28, 2020