Reports

Supply Management Reports

As the most established supply chain association, ISM leads the way in research and reporting for the industry. Our monthly ISM Report On Business® 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.

 

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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. ISM's first industry vertical, the Hospital Report On Business® will be available on the fifth business day of each month.

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Industry Leading Reports, Research, Surveys and Expert Views

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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ISM Report on Business®

ISM®'s Manufacturing, Services, and Hospital Report On Business® gather 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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Chicago Business Barometer™

ISM Chicago gathers data and comment monthly through survey of procurement and supply professionals participating in the Business Survey committee.  

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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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