Supplier Capacity

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Manufacturing Industry News October 27, 2026

Manufacturing Jobs Are Up 72,000 Since December: What the Latest BLS Report Means for Sourcing Plans

BLS data through September 2026 show factory employment rising from a December 2025 low, but monthly gains are slowing. What that means for supplier capacity …

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Manufacturing Industry News August 20, 2026

Locking In Supplier Capacity Before Q4: What July's ISM Data Says About the Window

Manufacturing PMI hit 55.6% in July 2026 as backlogs jumped and supplier deliveries slowed again. A playbook for the Q4 capacity talk.