Quarterly Economic Outlook: Planning for 4th Quarter 2017, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines near-term macro and industry dynamics using leading indicators, production indexes, and regional benchmarks across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. Focus areas include macroeconomic and business-cycle phase analysis; sector production and capacity trends such as food, chemicals, and durables; and operational priorities spanning workforce availability and retention, capital-equipment timing, and supply-chain responsiveness. The analysis indicates activity generally rises into early 2018 while some sectors tend to slow thereafter; charts highlight comparative trajectories and benchmark context. The report reveals where packaging and processing leaders are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.
Published by ITR Economics in October 2017. Based on industrial production indexes, leading indicators, and industry datasets from national statistical agencies, OECD, JP Morgan PMI, and PMMI member data collected May–July 2017.
