06/03/2026
The National Association of Manufacturers reported that "Manufacturing activity in New York state expanded in May, with the headline business conditions index rising 8.6 points to 19.6, the highest reading since April 2022. The new orders index increased 3.4 points to 22.7, while the shipments index declined 1.3 points to 18.9, both remaining at high rates of growth for the second consecutive month. Unfilled orders decreased 4.2 points to 4.9, while inventories moved up 4.6 points to 9.7, indicating business inventories are growing at a faster pace. Delivery times lengthened to a four-year high, climbing 8.3 points to 20.4, and supply availability worsened slightly, edging down 0.6 points to -10.7." https://nam.org/new-york-manufacturing-reaches-its-strongest-level-since-2022-as-lead-times-and-costs-rise-36456/?stream=news-insights&utm_source=link&utm_medium=social
While this growing demand is excellent for small businesses, it is showing the weak points in delivery and shipping. What is your read on the current manufacturing trends across the board?
Manufacturing activity in New York state expanded in May, with the headline business conditions index rising 8.6 points to 19.6, the highest reading since April 2022. The new orders index increased 3.4 points to 22.7, while the shipments index declined 1.3 points to 18.9, both remaining at high rate...
