Chicago Fed National Activity Index Slows in February
The index’s three-month moving average, CFNAI-MA3, increased during the month.
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March 2016
Report: Capital Investment, Educated Labor Force Key Drivers in Productivity
MAPI report shows productivity has slowed in the manufacturing sector.
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Peer Feedback: 5 Tips to Get Sales Cowboys on Board with New Tech
How to overcome the resistance to new processes and technology.
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Canadian New Housing Construction Investment Up 3.9% in January
Apartment and apartment-condominium buildings led the increase, rising 19.9 percent.
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Producer Price Index Down 0.2% in February
Decline in demand can be traced to prices for final demand goods.
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Singer Equities Appoints Group Vice President
Company names Pete Haberbosch to key executive position.
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Tip: Remodel Your Business to Better Adapt to Market Conditions
To gain a competitive advantage, an updated business model is key.
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US LBM Names VP of Operations
Dale Carlson promoted to newly created role.
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Conference Board Leading Economic Index Increases in February
Coincident Economic Index increased 0.1 percent and the Lagging Economic Index increased 0.4 percent.
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Walter Surface Expands in Switzerland
New facility supports growing European market.
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Sherex Fastening Solutions Acquires Disc-Lock
Acquisition expands Sherex’s portfolio of engineered solutions.
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February Housing Starts Increase 30.9% YOY
Privately owned housing starts up 5.2 percent compared with January.
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January Construction Production Increases in EU28, Euro Area
Building construction a primary driver for increases in both regions.
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U.S. Industrial Production Down 0.5% in February
Capacity utilization decreased 0.4 percent to 76.7 percent.
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MAPI Industrial Outlook: Manufacturing Production Unchanged in 4Q
Slow growth due to high inventories, a strong dollar, falling commodity prices and risk aversion.
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Actuant Sales Down 12.5% in 2Q
Year-to-date sales decreased 9.6 percent year-over-year.
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Canadian Manufacturing Sales Up 2.3% in January
Increase due to higher sales in motor vehicles, food and motor vehicle parts.
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HD Supply Invests in Talent to Drive Growth
Company to open a leadership development facility.
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Recommended Reading: Hire Right Talent to Manage Supply Chain
Distributors benefit from appointing right people to oversee product, information flow.
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Veritiv Sales Up 17.7% in 2015
Fourth-quarter sales down 7.5 percent from a year ago.
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