PMMI How’s Business Quarterly — 3rd Quarter 2016, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines macro and sector performance in Q2 and Q3 2016 using industry surveys, ISM and BLS releases and leading‑indicator series to benchmark activity across manufacturers. The analysis indicates mixed but cautiously improving business conditions, with focus areas on demand and supply trends such as new orders, shipments and inventory management; labor and skills dynamics including hiring, recruitment difficulty and compensation; and cost and trade pressures tied to input prices and a stronger dollar. Charts highlight comparative trajectories and benchmark shifts, and the report reveals where engineering teams are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.
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Published by PMMI in 3rd Quarter 2016. Based on executive surveys (views of 82 senior executives), government and industry economic indicators (BLS, ISM, Conference Board, Census, NAM, SHRM/Rutgers), and secondary analysis collected in Q2–Q3 2016.
