Quarterly Economic Outlook: Planning for 4th Quarter 2016, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines near‑term economic and industry dynamics using data through mid‑2016 from industrial production indexes, purchasing managers’ surveys and leading indicators to benchmark performance across regions and market segments. Focus areas include workforce development and retention and knowledge capture; capital investment, equipment sourcing and process resilience; and market segmentation and export competitiveness, with examples ranging from beverages and personal care to pharmaceuticals. Analysis indicates growth pockets and emerging headwinds across sectors; charts highlight comparative trends and timing. The report reveals where packaging and processing leaders are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.
Published by ITR Economics for PMMI in October 2016. Based on secondary analysis of industrial-production indexes and leading economic indicators (PMI, housing starts, retail sales, capital-goods orders, stock prices) from US, Canada, Europe, Southeast Asia and Latin America national and industry statistical series collected through June–July 2016.
