ISM shows manufacturing growing at a quicker pace
Index of 54.1 jumps 1.0 percentage points from December
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in January for the 30th consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 32nd consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
The report was issued today by Bradley J. Holcomb, chair of the Institute for Supply Management Manufacturing Business Survey Committee. "The PMI registered 54.1%, an increase of 1 percentage point from December's seasonally adjusted reading of 53.1%, indicating expansion in the manufacturing sector for the 30th consecutive month,” Holcomb said. “The New Orders Index increased 2.8 percentage points from December's seasonally adjusted reading to 57.6% reflecting the 33rd consecutive month of growth in new orders. Prices of raw materials increased for the first time in the last four months. Manufacturing is starting out the year on a positive note, with new orders, production and employment all growing in January.”
Manufacturing continued its growth in January as the PMI registered 54.1% an increase of 1 percentage point when compared to December's seasonally adjusted reading of 53.1%. A reading above 50% indicates that the manufacturing economy is generally expanding; below 50% indicates that it is generally contracting.
A PMI in excess of 42.6% over a period of time, generally indicates an expansion of the overall economy. Therefore, the PMI indicates growth for the 32nd consecutive month in the overall economy, as well as expansion in the manufacturing sector for the 30th consecutive month. Holcomb stated, "The past relationship between the PMI and the overall economy indicates that the PMI for January (54.1%) corresponds to a 3.9% increase in real gross domestic product on an annualized basis."
ISM's New Orders Index registered 57.6% in January, which is an increase of 2.8 percentage points when compared to the seasonally adjusted December reading of 54.8% and represents a continuation of growth for the 33rd consecutive month. (Due to ISM's seasonal adjustments, this index now demonstrates growth for the past 33 consecutive months.) A New Orders Index above 52.3% over time, is generally consistent with an increase in the Census Bureau's series on manufacturing orders (in constant $2,000).
- Related News:
March ISM report: Full speed ahead on growth - 03.04.2012 11:22- ISM: Manufacturing growth continues, but slows - 02.03.2012 10:34
Case Study Database
Get more exposure for your case study by uploading it to the Plant Engineering case study database, where end-users can identify relevant solutions and explore what the experts are doing to effectively implement a variety of technology and productivity related projects.
These case studies provide examples of how knowledgeable solution providers have used technology, processes and people to create effective and successful implementations in real-world situations. Case studies can be completed by filling out a simple online form where you can outline the project title, abstract, and full story in 1500 words or less; upload photos, videos and a logo.
Click here to visit the Case Study Database and upload your case study.
2012 Salary Survey
In a year when manufacturing continued to lead the economic rebound, it makes sense that plant manager bonuses rebounded. Plant Engineering’s annual Salary Survey shows both wages and bonuses rose in 2012 after a retreat the year before.
Average salary across all job titles for plant floor management rose 3.5% to $95,446, and bonus compensation jumped to $15,162, a 4.2% increase from the 2010 level and double the 2011 total, which showed a sharp drop in bonus.