Manufacturing PMI® at 46.9%; May 2023 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

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New Orders and Backlogs Contracting; Production and Employment Growing; Supplier Deliveries Faster; Raw Materials Inventories Contracting; Customers' Inventories Too High; Prices Decreasing; Exports Unchanged; Imports Contracting

TEMPE, Ariz., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in May for the seventh consecutive month following a 28-month period of growth, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®.

The report was issued today by Timothy R. Fiore, CPSM, C.P.M., Chair of the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee:

"The May Manufacturing PMI® registered 46.9 percent, 0.2 percentage point lower than the 47.1 percent recorded in April. Regarding the overall economy, this figure indicates a sixth month of contraction after a 30-month period of expansion. The New Orders Index remained in contraction territory at 42.6 percent, 3.1 percentage points lower than the figure of 45.7 percent recorded in April. The Production Index reading of 51.1 percent is a 2.2-percentage point increase compared to April's figure of 48.9 percent. The Prices Index registered 44.2 percent, down 9 percentage points compared to the April figure of 53.2 percent. The Backlog of Orders Index registered 37.5 percent, 5.6 percentage points lower than the April reading of 43.1 percent. The Employment Index indicated another month of expansion, registering 51.4 percent, up 1.2 percentage points from April's reading of 50.2 percent. The Supplier Deliveries Index figure of 43.5 percent is 1.1 percentage points lower than the 44.6 percent recorded in April; this is the index's lowest reading since March 2009 (43.2 percent). The Inventories Index dropped 0.5 percentage point to 45.8 percent; the April reading was 46.3 percent. The New Export Orders Index reading of 50 percent is 0.2 percentage point higher than April's figure of 49.8 percent. The Imports Index remained in contraction territory, registering 47.3 percent, 2.6 percentage points lower the 49.9 percent reported in April."

Fiore continues, "The U.S. manufacturing sector shrank again, with the Manufacturing PMI® losing a bit of ground compared to the previous month, indicating a faster rate of contraction. The May composite index reading reflects companies continuing to manage outputs to better match demand for the first half of 2023 and prepare for growth in the late summer/early fall period. However, there is clearly more business uncertainty in May. Demand eased again, with the (1) New Orders Index contracting at a faster rate, (2) New Export Orders Index slightly improving to 50 percent, (3) Customers' Inventories Index persisting at the low end of 'too high' territory, a negative for future production and (4) Backlog of Orders Index dropping to a level not seen since the Great Recession. Output/Consumption (measured by the Production and Employment indexes) was positive, with a combined 3.4-percentage point upward impact on the Manufacturing PMI® calculation. The Employment Index expanded for the second month (and at a faster rate) after two months of contraction, and the Production Index moved back into expansion territory. Regarding employment, panelists' comments continue to indicate near equal levels of activity toward expanding and contracting head counts at their companies, amid mixed sentiment about when significant growth will return. Inputs — defined as supplier deliveries, inventories, prices and imports — continue to accommodate future demand growth. The Supplier Deliveries Index indicated faster deliveries, and the Inventories Index dropped further into contraction as panelists' companies manage inventories exposure. The Prices Index fell back into 'decreasing' territory (and in dramatic fashion) after one month of increasing prices. Manufacturing lead times clearly improved in the month.

"Of the six biggest manufacturing industries, only one — Transportation Equipment — registered growth in May.

"New order rates contracted further, as panelists remain concerned about when manufacturing growth will resume. Panelists' comments again registered a 1-to-1 ratio regarding optimism for future growth and continuing near-term demand declines. Supply chains are prepared and eager for growth, as panelists' comments and the data support reduced lead times for their companies' more important purchases. Price instability remains and future demand is uncertain as companies continue to work down overdue deliveries and backlogs. Seventy-six percent of manufacturing gross domestic product (GDP) is contracting, up from 73 percent in April. A larger number of industries contracted strongly, as the proportion of manufacturing GDP registering a composite PMI® calculation at or below 45 percent — a good barometer of overall manufacturing weakness — increasing to 31 percent in May, compared to 12 percent in April. May performance was clearly weaker compared to April," says Fiore.

The four manufacturing industries that reported growth in May are: Nonmetallic Mineral Products; Furniture & Related Products; Transportation Equipment; and Fabricated Metal Products. The 14 industries reporting contraction in May, in the following order, are: Wood Products; Primary Metals; Apparel, Leather & Allied Products; Textile Mills; Paper Products; Printing & Related Support Activities; Petroleum & Coal Products; Chemical Products; Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; Computer & Electronic Products; Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components; Plastics & Rubber Products; Miscellaneous Manufacturing; and Machinery.

WHAT RESPONDENTS ARE SAYING

MANUFACTURING AT A GLANCE May 2023

Index

SeriesIndex

May

SeriesIndex

Apr

Percentage

Point

Change

Direction

Rate ofChange

Trend*(Months)

Manufacturing PMI®

46.9

47.1

-0.2

Contracting

Faster

New Orders

42.6

45.7

-3.1

Contracting

Faster

Production

51.1

48.9

+2.2

Growing

From Contracting

Employment

51.4

50.2

+1.2

Growing

Faster

Supplier Deliveries

43.5

44.6

-1.1

Faster

Inventories

45.8

46.3

-0.5

Contracting

Faster

Customers' Inventories

51.4

51.3

+0.1

Too High

Faster

Prices

44.2

53.2

-9.0

Decreasing

From Increasing

Backlog of Orders

37.5

43.1

-5.6

Contracting

Faster

New Export Orders

50.0

49.8

+0.2

Unchanged

From Contracting

Imports

47.3

49.9

-2.6

Contracting

Faster

OVERALL ECONOMY

Contracting

Faster

Manufacturing Sector

Contracting

Faster

Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business® data is seasonally adjusted for the New Orders, Production, Employment and Inventories indexes.*Number of months moving in current direction.

COMMODITIES REPORTED UP/DOWN IN PRICE AND IN SHORT SUPPLY

Commodities Up in PriceAluminum; Copper (6); Electrical Components (7); Electronic Components (4); Labor — Temporary (2); and Steel* (4).

Commodities Down in PriceCorrugate (6); Diesel; Epoxy (2); Freight (7); Pallets; Paper; Plastic Resins (12); Polypropylene; Steel — Hot Rolled; Steel* (2); and Sulphur.

Commodities in Short SupplyElectrical Components (32); Electronic Components (30); Semiconductors (30); and Steel Based Products.

Note: The number of consecutive months the commodity is listed is indicated after each item.*Indicates both up and down in price.

MAY 2023 MANUFACTURING INDEX SUMMARIES

Manufacturing PMI®The U.S. manufacturing sector contracted in May, as the Manufacturing PMI® registered 46.9 percent, 0.2 percentage point lower than the reading of 47.1 percent recorded in April. "This is the seventh month of contraction and continuation of a downward trend that began in June 2022. That trend is reflected in the Manufacturing PMI®'s 12-month average falling to 49.4 percent. Of the five subindexes that directly factor into the Manufacturing PMI®, two (Production; and Employment) are in growth territory; however, these positive gains were offset by larger losses in the other three (New Orders, Supplier Deliveries and Inventories). Of the six biggest manufacturing industries, only one (Transportation Equipment) registered growth in May. The New Orders Index logged a ninth month in contraction territory. Like in April, three of the 10 subindexes were above 50 percent for the period," says Fiore. A reading above 50 percent indicates that the manufacturing sector is generally expanding; below 50 percent indicates that it is generally contracting.

A Manufacturing PMI® above 48.7 percent, over a period of time, generally indicates an expansion of the overall economy. Therefore, the May Manufacturing PMI® indicates the overall economy contracted in May for a sixth consecutive month after 30 straight months of expansion. "The past relationship between the Manufacturing PMI® and the overall economy indicates that the May reading (46.9 percent) corresponds to a change of minus-0.6 percent in real gross domestic product (GDP) on an annualized basis," says Fiore.

THE LAST 12 MONTHS

Month

Manufacturing PMI®

Month

Manufacturing PMI®

May 2023

46.9

Nov 2022

49.0

Apr 2023

47.1

Oct 2022

50.0

Mar 2023

46.3

Sep 2022

51.0

Feb 2023

47.7

Aug 2022

52.9

Jan 2023

47.4

Jul 2022

52.7

Dec 2022

48.4

Jun 2022

53.1

Average for 12 months – 49.4

High – 53.1

Low – 46.3

New OrdersISM®'s New Orders Index contracted for the ninth consecutive month in May, registering 42.6 percent, a decrease of 3.1 percentage points compared to April's reading of 45.7 percent. "Of the six largest manufacturing sectors, none reported increased new orders. New orders contraction quickened as panelists' companies continue to experience uncertainty regarding future customer demand," says Fiore. A New Orders Index above 52.7 percent, over time, is generally consistent with an increase in the Census Bureau's series on manufacturing orders (in constant 2000 dollars).

The three manufacturing industries that reported growth in new orders in May are: Furniture & Related Products; Plastics & Rubber Products; and Miscellaneous Manufacturing. Twelve industries reported a decline in new orders in May, in the following order: Wood Products; Textile Mills; Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components; Primary Metals; Computer & Electronic Products; Machinery; Petroleum & Coal Products; Paper Products; Chemical Products; Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; Fabricated Metal Products; and Transportation Equipment.

New Orders

%Higher

%Same

%Lower

Net

Index

May 2023

16.3

54.0

29.7

-13.4

42.6

Apr 2023

25.2

48.2

26.6

-1.4

45.7

Mar 2023

19.6

56.0

24.4

-4.8

44.3

Feb 2023

21.3

54.6

24.1

-2.8

47.0

ProductionThe Production Index registered 51.1 percent in May, 2.2 percentage points higher than the April reading of 48.9 percent, indicating a return to expansion after five consecutive months in contraction. "Of the top six industries, three — Computer & Electronic Products; Machinery; and Transportation Equipment — expanded in May. The index signaled the best production performance since October 2022, when it registered 51.9 percent. A return to expansion in the Production Index continues to support manufacturing executives' strategy to stretch out output during the first half of 2023, as panelists' companies attempt to retain sufficient workers to prepare for better second-half performance. But with the large-scale contraction of backlogs and the absence of new orders, it is unclear how long companies can continue to retain workers," says Fiore. An index above 52.2 percent, over time, is generally consistent with an increase in the Federal Reserve Board's Industrial Production figures.

The seven industries reporting growth in production during the month of May are, in order: Nonmetallic Mineral Products; Fabricated Metal Products; Computer & Electronic Products; Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components; Plastics & Rubber Products; Machinery; and Transportation Equipment. The seven industries reporting a decrease in production in May — in the following order —are: Textile Mills; Wood Products; Printing & Related Support Activities; Primary Metals; Petroleum & Coal Products; Paper Products; and Miscellaneous Manufacturing.

Production

%Higher

%Same

%Lower

Net

Index

May 2023

20.6

59.5

19.9

+0.7

51.1

Apr 2023

24.4

56.0

19.6

+4.8

48.9

Mar 2023

17.6

63.2

19.2

-1.6

47.8

Feb 2023

16.6

62.3

21.1

-4.5

47.3

EmploymentISM®'s Employment Index registered 51.4 percent in May, 1.2 percentage points higher than the April reading of 50.2 percent. "The index indicated employment expanded again after two months of contraction. Of the six big manufacturing sectors, two (Transportation Equipment; and Machinery) expanded. For the third straight month, labor management sentiment at panelists' companies reflects near parity between hiring and reducing staff," says Fiore. An Employment Index above 50.4 percent, over time, is generally consistent with an increase in the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data on manufacturing employment.

Of 18 manufacturing industries, five reported employment growth in May: Nonmetallic Mineral Products; Transportation Equipment; Machinery; Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components; and Fabricated Metal Products. The four industries reporting a decrease in employment in May are: Textile Mills; Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; Chemical Products; and Computer & Electronic Products. Nine industries reported no change in employment.

Employment

%Higher

%Same

%Lower

Net

Index

May 2023

17.0

67.2

15.8

+1.2

51.4

Apr 2023

17.9

66.5

15.6

+2.3

50.2

Mar 2023

13.7

69.3

17.0

-3.3

46.9

Feb 2023

13.8

71.0

15.2

-1.4

49.1

Supplier Deliveries† The delivery performance of suppliers to manufacturing organizations was faster for the eighth straight month in May, as the Supplier Deliveries Index registered 43.5 percent, 1.1 percentage points lower than the 44.6 percent reported in April. This month's reading indicates the fastest supplier delivery performance since March 2009, when the index registered 43.2 percent. Of the top six manufacturing industries, only Transportation Equipment reported slower deliveries. "Panelists' comments continue to indicate that suppliers have excess capacity to meet all of their customers' current demand forecasts," says Fiore. A reading below 50 percent indicates faster deliveries, while a reading above 50 percent indicates slower deliveries.

Two of 18 manufacturing industries reported slower supplier deliveries in May: Textile Mills; and Transportation Equipment. The 13 industries reporting faster supplier deliveries in May as compared to April — in the following order — are: Paper Products; Primary Metals; Plastics & Rubber Products; Wood Products; Nonmetallic Mineral Products; Computer & Electronic Products; Petroleum & Coal Products; Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components; Chemical Products; Miscellaneous Manufacturing; Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; Fabricated Metal Products; and Machinery.

Supplier Deliveries

%Slower

%Same

%Faster

Net

Index

May 2023

7.2

72.6

20.2

-13.0

43.5

Apr 2023

7.6

74.0

18.4

-10.8

44.6

Mar 2023

8.2

73.2

18.6

-10.4

44.8

Feb 2023

9.7

71.0

19.3

-9.6

45.2

InventoriesThe Inventories Index registered 45.8 percent in May, 0.5 percentage point lower than the 46.3 percent reported for April. "Manufacturing inventories contracted at a faster rate compared to April. Of the six big industries, none increased manufacturing inventories in May. Manufacturing inventories continue to be managed down by panelists' companies in preparation for lower production output. The index recorded its lowest level since August 2020 (44.9 percent), which was at the beginning of the pandemic recovery period," says Fiore. An Inventories Index greater than 44.4 percent, over time, is generally consistent with expansion in the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) figures on overall manufacturing inventories (in chained 2000 dollars).

Of 18 manufacturing industries, the two reporting higher inventories in May are: Textile Mills; and Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components. The 11 industries reporting contracting inventories in May — in the following order — are: Apparel, Leather & Allied Products; Wood Products; Printing & Related Support Activities; Chemical Products; Furniture & Related Products; Fabricated Metal Products; Primary Metals; Transportation Equipment; Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; Machinery; and Computer & Electronic Products.

Inventories

%Higher

%Same

%Lower

Net

Index

May 2023

13.5

63.8

22.7

-9.2

45.8

Apr 2023

15.1

62.4

22.5

-7.4

46.3

Mar 2023

15.5

65.2

19.3

-3.8

47.5

Feb 2023

20.5

60.7

18.8

+1.7

50.1

Customers' Inventories† ISM®'s Customers' Inventories Index registered 51.4 percent in May, 0.1 percentage point higher than the 51.3 percent reported for April. "Customers' inventory levels continue in the low end of the 'too high' level as panelists report their companies' customers have again signaled suppliers to deliver less material in the future. Customers' inventories continue another month at levels likely not conducive to future output growth," says Fiore.

The eight industries reporting customers' inventories as too high in May are, in order: Paper Products; Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components; Petroleum & Coal Products; Wood Products; Fabricated Metal Products; Computer & Electronic Products; Plastics & Rubber Products; and Transportation Equipment. The four industries reporting customers' inventories as too low in May are: Primary Metals; Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; Machinery; and Chemical Products. Six industries reported no change in customers' inventories in May.

Customers' Inventories

% Reporting

%TooHigh

%About Right

%Too Low

Net

Index

May 2023

20.8

61.1

18.1

+2.7

51.4

Apr 2023

19.9

62.7

17.4

+2.5

51.3

Mar 2023

19.7

58.4

21.9

-2.2

48.9

Feb 2023

18.4

56.9

24.7

-6.3

46.9

Prices† The ISM® Prices Index registered 44.2 percent, 9 percentage points lower compared to the April reading of 53.2 percent, indicating raw materials prices decreased in May. The index fell dramatically back into contraction (or "decreasing") territory after one month in expansion. "Panelists' comments support a more balanced supplier-buyer relationship, as sellers are more concerned about filling order books to support their backlogs. Of the top six manufacturing industries, three (Machinery; Petroleum & Coal Products; and Transportation Equipment) reported price increases in May. Eighty-five percent of panelists' companies reported 'same' or 'lower' prices in May, compared to 74 percent in April," says Fiore. A Prices Index above 52.9 percent, over time, is generally consistent with an increase in the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Producer Price Index for Intermediate Materials.

In May, five industries reported paying increased prices for raw materials: Textile Mills; Nonmetallic Mineral Products; Machinery; Petroleum & Coal Products; and Transportation Equipment. The 10 industries reporting paying decreased prices for raw materials in May — in the following order — are: Wood Products; Primary Metals; Paper Products; Printing & Related Support Activities; Plastics & Rubber Products; Chemical Products; Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; Computer & Electronic Products; Fabricated Metal Products; and Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components.

Prices

%Higher

%Same

%Lower

Net

Index

May 2023

15.4

57.5

27.1

-11.7

44.2

Apr 2023

26.3

53.7

20.0

+6.3

53.2

Mar 2023

21.4

55.6

23.0

-1.6

49.2

Feb 2023

24.7

53.2

22.1

+2.6

51.3

Backlog of Orders† ISM®'s Backlog of Orders Index registered 37.5 percent in May, a notable 5.6-percentage point decrease compared to April's reading of 43.1 percent, indicating order backlogs contracted (faster) for the eighth consecutive month after a 27-month period of expansion. Of the six largest manufacturing sectors, none expanded order backlogs in May. "The index remains in strong contraction as factories continue to work backlogs down amid weak new order levels, resulting in more companies reporting low backlogs. The index recorded its lowest level since February 2009, when it registered 33.6 percent," says Fiore.

No industries reported growth in order backlogs in May. Twelve industries reported lower backlogs in May, in the following order: Paper Products; Wood Products; Plastics & Rubber Products; Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components; Nonmetallic Mineral Products; Primary Metals; Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; Computer & Electronic Products; Fabricated Metal Products; Transportation Equipment; Chemical Products; and Machinery.

Backlog of Orders

% Reporting

%Higher

%Same

%Lower

Net

Index

May 2023

10.8

53.3

35.9

-25.1

37.5

Apr 2023

15.3

55.6

29.1

-13.8

43.1

Mar 2023

12.6

62.6

24.8

-12.2

43.9

Feb 2023

16.9

56.3

26.8

-9.9

45.1

New Export Orders† ISM®'s New Export Orders Index registered 50 percent in May, 0.2 percentage point higher than the April reading of 49.8 percent. "The New Export Orders Index indicated that export orders were unchanged in May after nine consecutive months in contraction territory preceded by 25 straight months of expansion. Comments supported the unexpected positive performance in order levels from China and Europe, but as was the case in April, activity remains weak," says Fiore.

Five industries reported growth in new export orders in May: Miscellaneous Manufacturing; Paper Products; Plastics & Rubber Products; Fabricated Metal Products; and Transportation Equipment. The five industries reporting a decrease in new export orders in May are: Wood Products; Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components; Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; Chemical Products; and Computer & Electronic Products. Seven industries reported no change in exports in May compared to April.

New ExportOrders

%Reporting

%Higher

%Same

%Lower

Net

Index

May 2023

9.0

81.9

9.1

-0.1

50.0

Apr 2023

11.1

77.4

11.5

-0.4

49.8

Mar 2023

9.2

76.7

14.1

-4.9

47.6

Feb 2023

11.0

77.7

11.3

-0.3

49.9

Imports†ISM®'s Imports Index registered 47.3 percent in May, a decrease of 2.6 percentage points compared to April's figure of 49.9 percent. "The index contracted in May for the seventh consecutive month following a five-month period of expansion, at a faster pace. Panelists' comments continue to indicate that the index reading reflects sluggish demand," says Fiore.

The two industries reporting an increase in import volumes in May are: Petroleum & Coal Products; and Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products. The 11 industries that reported lower volumes of imports in May — listed in the following order — are: Wood Products; Nonmetallic Mineral Products; Primary Metals; Paper Products; Furniture & Related Products; Computer & Electronic Products; Transportation Equipment; Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components; Plastics & Rubber Products; Miscellaneous Manufacturing; and Machinery.

Imports

% Reporting

%Higher

%Same

%Lower

Net

Index

May 2023

7.7

79.2

13.1

-5.4

47.3

Apr 2023

11.8

76.1

12.1

-0.3

49.9

Mar 2023

11.3

73.2

15.5

-4.2

47.9

Feb 2023

10.5

78.8

10.7

-0.2

49.9

†The Supplier Deliveries, Customers' Inventories, Prices, Backlog of Orders, New Export Orders, and Imports indexes do not meet the accepted criteria for seasonal adjustments.

Buying PolicyThe average commitment lead time for Capital Expenditures in May was 172 days, an increase of two days compared to April. Average lead time in May for Production Materials was 84 days, a decrease of six days. Average lead time for Maintenance, Repair and Operating (MRO) Supplies was 45 days, a decrease of one day from April.

Percent Reporting

Capital Expenditures

Hand-to-Mouth

30 Days

60 Days

90 Days

6 Months

1 Year+

AverageDays

May 2023

172

Apr 2023

170

Mar 2023

178

Feb 2023

176

Percent Reporting

ProductionMaterials

Hand-to-Mouth

30 Days

60 Days

90 Days

6 Months

1 Year+

AverageDays

May 2023

Apr 2023

Mar 2023

Feb 2023

Percent Reporting

MRO Supplies

Hand-to-Mouth

30 Days

60 Days

90 Days

6 Months

1 Year+

Average Days

May 2023

Apr 2023

Mar 2023

Feb 2023

About This ReportDO NOT CONFUSE THIS NATIONAL REPORT with the various regional purchasing reports released across the country. The national report's information reflects the entire U.S., while the regional reports contain primarily regional data from their local vicinities. Also, the information in the regional reports is not used in calculating the results of the national report. The information compiled in this report is for the month of May 2023.

The data presented herein is obtained from a survey of manufacturing supply executives based on information they have collected within their respective organizations. ISM® makes no representation, other than that stated within this release, regarding the individual company data collection procedures. The data should be compared to all other economic data sources when used in decision-making.

Data and Method of PresentationThe Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business® is based on data compiled from purchasing and supply executives nationwide. The composition of the Manufacturing Business Survey Committee is stratified according to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and each of the following NAICS-based industry's contribution to gross domestic product (GDP): Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; Textile Mills; Apparel, Leather & Allied Products; Wood Products; Paper Products; Printing & Related Support Activities; Petroleum & Coal Products; Chemical Products; Plastics & Rubber Products; Nonmetallic Mineral Products; Primary Metals; Fabricated Metal Products; Machinery; Computer & Electronic Products; Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components; Transportation Equipment; Furniture & Related Products; and Miscellaneous Manufacturing (products such as medical equipment and supplies, jewelry, sporting goods, toys and office supplies). The data are weighted based on each industry's contribution to GDP. According to the BEA estimates for 2021 GDP (released December 22, 2022), the six largest manufacturing subsectors are: Computer & Electronic Products; Chemical Products; Transportation Equipment; Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; Machinery; and Petroleum & Coal Products.

Survey responses reflect the change, if any, in the current month compared to the previous month. For each of the indicators measured (New Orders, Backlog of Orders, New Export Orders, Imports, Production, Supplier Deliveries, Inventories, Customers' Inventories, Employment and Prices), this report shows the percentage reporting each response, the net difference between the number of responses in the positive economic direction (higher, better and slower for Supplier Deliveries) and the negative economic direction (lower, worse and faster for Supplier Deliveries), and the diffusion index. Responses are raw data and are never changed. The diffusion index includes the percent of positive responses plus one-half of those responding the same (considered positive).

The resulting single index number for those meeting the criteria for seasonal adjustments (Manufacturing PMI®, New Orders, Production, Employment and Inventories) is then seasonally adjusted to allow for the effects of repetitive intra-year variations resulting primarily from normal differences in weather conditions, various institutional arrangements, and differences attributable to non-moveable holidays. All seasonal adjustment factors are subject annually to relatively minor changes when conditions warrant them. The Manufacturing PMI® is a composite index based on the diffusion indexes of five of the indexes with equal weights: New Orders (seasonally adjusted), Production (seasonally adjusted), Employment (seasonally adjusted), Supplier Deliveries, and Inventories (seasonally adjusted).

Diffusion indexes have the properties of leading indicators and are convenient summary measures showing the prevailing direction of change and the scope of change. A Manufacturing PMI® reading above 50 percent indicates that the manufacturing economy is generally expanding; below 50 percent indicates that it is generally declining. A Manufacturing PMI® above 48.7 percent, over a period of time, indicates that the overall economy, or gross domestic product (GDP), is generally expanding; below 48.7 percent, it is generally declining. The distance from 50 percent or 48.7 percent is indicative of the extent of the expansion or decline. With some of the indicators within this report, ISM® has indicated the departure point between expansion and decline of comparable government series, as determined by regression analysis. The Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business® survey is sent out to Manufacturing Business Survey Committee respondents the first part of each month. Respondents are asked to report on information for the current month for U.S. operations only. ISM® receives survey responses throughout most of any given month, with the majority of respondents generally waiting until late in the month to submit responses to give the most accurate picture of current business activity. ISM® then compiles the report for release on the first business day of the following month.

The industries reporting growth, as indicated in the Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business® monthly report, are listed in the order of most growth to least growth. For the industries reporting contraction or decreases, those are listed in the order of the highest level of contraction/decrease to the least level of contraction/decrease.

Responses to Buying Policy reflect the percent reporting the current month's lead time, the approximate weighted number of days ahead for which commitments are made for Capital Expenditures; Production Materials; and Maintenance, Repair and Operating (MRO) Supplies, expressed as hand-to-mouth (five days), 30 days, 60 days, 90 days, six months (180 days), a year or more (360 days), and the weighted average number of days. These responses are raw data, never revised, and not seasonally adjusted.

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