1st Quarter 2022 PMMI Quarterly Business Indicator, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies in July 2022, examines survey responses and industry indices, including PMI readings, to assess short-term shifts in packaging and processing manufacturing activity. The analysis focuses on three primary areas: demand and order flow (from new orders to quotation activity), operational pressures (lead times, cash-flow indicators, and supply-chain disruptions), and workforce and plant-access dynamics (service technicians versus sales staff), indicating patterns that tend to show easing access but persistent supply constraints. Charts highlight quarter-to-quarter comparisons and benchmark context; analysis generally shows where leaders are reallocating resources. The report reveals where engineering teams are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.
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Published by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies in July 2022. Based on PMMI How’s Business OEM member surveys and secondary analysis (including ISM PMI) from Q3 2021–Q2 2022.
