Take the NAM/IndustryWeek Survey of Manufacturers
August 18, 2014 at 14:48 PM EDT
It seems as if there is an economic report coming out every five minutes but the truth is that relatively few of them are focused on U.S. manufacturing. But that's not the case with the NAM/IndustryWeek Survey of Manufacturers . This 20-question survey gauges manufacturing sentiment every quarter and is a widely reported measure of how manufacturers see their businesses and the greater economy. The survey also includes questions focusing on labor regulations and health insurance coverage. The Global Manufacturer read more