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The composite index reading of 55.3 percent in June exceeded analysts’ expectations and indicated a services sector that has been resilient in the face of continuing employment constraints and supply chain snarls. However, that was also the lowest Services PMI® in two years, which raised the antennae of those worried about a potential economic slowdown.

• Reports and surveys
• Services
• economy
• ISM® Report On Business®
• Anthony Nieves
• coronavirus

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance is becoming increasingly important, as mounting pressure from shareholders and consumers is putting it front and center at many organizations. However, it’s not enough to just state ESG intentions without putting those words into action.

• Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics (CSR)
• Legal
• Risk
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Cybersecurity

Amid rising costs, continuing disruption and flourishing e-commerce, packaging decision makers are rethinking how they approach operations as well as pursuing new opportunities.

• Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics (CSR)
• Cost and Price Management
• Logistics Management
• Systems Capability and Technology
• Sustainability
• packaging