Reviewing the Midyear Reviews

Six months into 2024 the manufacturing sector is still puzzling over many of the same questions it recognized in January. No one is wondering about a recession or a soft landing these days, but the combination of high interest rates and persistent inflation have kept manufacturers’ long-range planning on hold.

Those are not the only factors shaping manufacturers’ outlook: supply chain reliability and labor availability remain considerable concerns.

In this installment of Great Question, listen to the analysis found in mid-year studies from three different perspectives on the manufacturing economy.