(20 de octubre de 2023- San Juan, P.R.) En agosto de 2023 se registró un alza por segundo mes consecutivo en el Índice de Indicadores Coincidentes en la Manufactura (IICM), según el reporte preparado por la Oficina de Estrategia e Inteligencia de Negocios del Departamento de Desarrollo Económico y Comercio (DDEC). Este incremento es el...Read More
The latest report on the Coincident Indicators Index in Manufacturing (CIIM) sheds light on the current state of the manufacturing sector in Puerto Rico. Prepared by the Office of Strategy and Business Intelligence, the report covers May 2023 and reveals notable shifts in industrial activity specific to the island. This article will delve into the...Read More
The economic landscape of Puerto Rico has witnessed notable shifts in the manufacturing sector, with significant changes observed in the numerical indicators. By examining the specific figures and their variations from one year to another, we can gain valuable insights into the performance of this industry and identify opportunities for future growth. Within the manufacturing...Read More
The economic landscape of Puerto Rico has witnessed notable shifts in the manufacturing and construction sectors, with significant changes observed in the numerical indicators. By examining the specific figures and their variations from one year to another, we can gain valuable insights into the performance of these industries and identify opportunities for future growth. Within...Read More
The Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for the month of February 2023 was 61.1, 21% higher than the previous month of January 2023 PMI of 50.5 and compared to February 2022 with a PMI of 57.9 is 5.5% higher. For context the PMI is a measure of the economic course the manufacturing sector experiences where a...Read More
The Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for the month of February 2023 was 61.1, 21% higher than the previous month of January 2023 PMI of 50.5 and compared to February 2022 with a PMI of 57.9 is 5.5% higher. For context the PMI is a measure of the economic course the manufacturing sector experiences where a...Read More
The Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for the month of January 2023 was 50.5, 10.3% lower than the previous month of December 2022 PMI of 56.3 and compared to January 2022 with a PMI of 56 is 9.8% lower. For context the PMI is a measure of the economic course the manufacturing sector experiences where a...Read More
The Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for the month of January 2023 was 50.5, 10.3% lower than the previous month of December 2022 PMI of 56.3 and compared to January 2022 with a PMI of 56 is 9.8% lower. For context the PMI is a measure of the economic course the manufacturing sector experiences where a...Read More
The Coincident Manufacturing Index (CMI) for December 2022 was 114.2 (2016 = 100). Compared to the previous month of November 2022’s 113.9 CMI value, the activity within the sector for December 2022 has increased by 0.3%. When compared with the same month of the previous year of December 2021 that had a CMI of 107.6,...Read More
In a supplemental survey of manufacturing establishments, the biggest challenges faced by companies during the past month were: in operations (shortage of raw material 20%, lead times 13%, costs 13%, supply chain logistics 13%, holiday disruptions 13%, maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment 7%), human resources (employment 40%, absenteeism 13%, Covid 13%) and utilities...Read More
