ISM® PMI® Reports

The ISM® PMI® Reports continue to be consistent and accurate in indicating the direction of the overall economy, in addition to the manufacturing and services sectors. Manufacturing (PMI®) and Services (PMI®)  will be available on the first and third business day of each month.

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October 2025 ISM® Services PMI® Report

Economic activity in the services sector returned to expansion in October, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest ISM® Services PMI® Report. The Services PMI® registered at 52.4 percent and is in expansion territory for the eighth time in 2025.

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Fundamentals of Strategic Sourcing

You’ve got the fundamentals of supply management down and are off-and-running in your purchasing career. Now, it’s time to take the next step and boost your skills and knowledge for even greater success. This sourcing training will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed and offers hands-on exercises using quadrant analysis and supplier evaluations. It also examines how to develop content for a service-related RFP. This course will ensure you have the most up-to-date skills and knowledge for strategic sourcing. You’ll gain resources to add new value to your organization. This course is an excellent follow-up to the Fundamentals of Purchasing course

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Supply Management News & Reports

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Fast, Easy Item Classification? It’s Possible with Machine Learning and Automation

November 01, 2025
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Sponsored Content | Even when you get everything right, this inefficiency eats into profits. And if something goes wrong—if you don’t have the information to determine the correct code, for example, or if a single digit is entered incorrectly—the impact on your clients (and your business) can be significant. Items might be held up in customs, sellers could be subject to fines, and customers may be forced to pay additional duties. Fair or not, these outcomes can reflect poorly on you.

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