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Manufacturing
ModerateNov 2, 2026

Manufacturing Growth Continues Amid Iran Tensions and Trade War Concerns

Manufacturing activity has expanded for the tenth consecutive month according to the Institute for Supply Management's Purchasing Managers' Index. However, sentiment among respondents has turned incre

Supply Chain Dive#manufacturing-expansion#purchasing-managers-index#trade-wars
Demand Planning
High ImpactOct 2, 2026

Manufacturing PMI Shows Expansion Despite Inflation Headwinds

U.S. manufacturing activity maintained its expansion streak in September with the Institute for Supply Management's Manufacturing PMI at 54.5, signaling continued economic growth consistent with 2.4%

FreightWaves#manufacturing-pmi#supply-chain-inflation#ltl-demand
Manufacturing
ModerateOct 2, 2026

Manufacturing Expands in September Despite Economic Policy Uncertainty

U.S. manufacturing continued its expansion trajectory in September, signaling continued industrial activity and production growth. However, the headline numbers mask a deeper concern: manufacturers ar

Supply Chain Dive#manufacturing-expansion#economic-uncertainty#ism-index
Manufacturing
ModerateSep 1, 2026

Manufacturing Growth Slows in August as ISM Warns of Risks

The Institute for Supply Management's August data reveals a deceleration in U.S. manufacturing expansion, signaling potential headwinds for supply chain operations. While the sector remains in positiv

Supply Chain Dive#manufacturing-slowdown#ism-index#economic-concerns
Demand Planning
High ImpactAug 4, 2026

Strong July Manufacturing Data Points to Peak Season Freight Surge

July manufacturing data released by FreightWaves reveals exceptionally strong economic signals that should significantly elevate freight demand through the remainder of 2024. The Purchasing Managers'

FreightWaves#manufacturing-pmi#inventory-replenishment#freight-demand
Manufacturing
ModerateAug 3, 2026

US Manufacturing Expands for Seventh Consecutive Month

The Institute for Supply Management's latest data confirms that US manufacturing has sustained expansion for seven consecutive months, signaling robust underlying demand and improving industrial healt

Supply Chain Dive#us-manufacturing-growth#ism-index#industrial-expansion