Generating Economic Impact

The power of organizational purchasers as a group is significant. The ISM Report on Business is one of the most closely followed indicators of economic activity. This monthly survey of purchasing managers in both the manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors is closely monitored by the financial sector, and the results of both reports have the power to move financial markets. The ISM Report on Business is a change index, and generally a rating over 50 indicates the economy is expanding. A full discussion of the ISM Report on Business can be found at http://www.ism.ws/ISMReport/