Reports

Reports

As the most established supply chain association, ISM leads the way in research and reporting for the industry. Our monthly ISM® PMI® Reports offers one of the most reliable economic indicators available, providing guidance to supply management professionals, economists, analysts, government and business leaders. For over three decades, CAPS Research has given ISM members a critical edge by providing original research services that help generate positive outcomes for our member, their organizations and the industry at large.

Mid-American States Economy Report

Creighton University on a monthly basis surveys 1,800 business in 9 states regarding new orders, production, inventories, employment, delivery speed, prices-paid, export orders, imports and confidences.  The results are published in the Mid-American States Economy report, which you can access HERE.

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Available on the first and third business day of each month, these widely-read reports for the manufacturing and services sectors have been consistently accurate in indicating the direction of the overall economy. 

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Industry Leading Reports, Research, Surveys and Expert Views

ISM® PMI® Reports

ISM®'s Manufacturing and Services PMI® Reportsgather data monthly through surveys of supply management professionals participating in the Business Survey Committee. The make-up of this committee is determined by industry category and is based on each industry's contribution to Gross Domestic Product.

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Indirect Technology Contract Benchmarking

ISM is now offering exclusive pricing on benchmarking data to give you access to the best prices and terms currently being offered for indirect technology contracts. Our data will give your procurement team the tools it needs to facilitate significant cost reductions in your contract renewals or new contracts.

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Research & Surveys

ISM’s research team – guided by industry-leading supply management subject matter experts –puts forth year after year a robust research agenda on the topics that most impact our industry. 

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