NAM Monday Economic Report – July 6, 2014
Last week’s payroll report showed that job growth is accelerating across most segments of the economy.
TPS: The People Side of Lean
The term “Lean” is used in a variety of ways in many companies.
NAM Monday Economic Report – April 28, 2014
Manufacturers contributed $2.14 trillion in value-added output in the fourth quarter of 2013, according to new real GDP data by industry from the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
NAM Monday Economic Report – March 17, 2014
Recent events around the world remind us that the global economic and political environment remains uncertain.
NAM Monday Economic Report – March 10, 2014
The Federal Reserve Board’s Beige Book noted recent progress in the economy but also reported the negative impacts of weather in many of its districts.
Victaulic Named ‘Top Workplace’
During an award ceremony held Tuesday, February 25, 2014, Victaulic was named to an elite list of Top Workplaces in the Lehigh Valley (PA) by The Morning Call newspaper.
NAM Monday Economic Report – March 3, 2014
The U.S. economy grew 2.4 percent in the fourth quarter, down from the earlier estimate of 3.2 percent.
NAM Monday Economic Report – February 24, 2014
Mark Twain once said, “If you don’t like the weather in New England, just wait a few minutes.” Indeed, the poor weather conditions that temporarily closed many facilities and hampered shipments in the manufacturing sector over much of the past few weeks appear to have improved.
Valve Companies Urged to Comment by Aug. 30 on Proposed Export License Requirements
Many valve companies must currently obtain export licenses for shipments of certain commercial products that could also potentially be used for nuclear or chemical weapons purposes.
March jobs data countered by April jobless figures
The surprise stumble in job growth in March appears to have been an “aberration” according to economists analyzing the new unemployment figures released this week.