U.S. Manufacturing Slowed in August—but Gearbox MRO Supply Pressure Is Not Easing
U.S. manufacturing remained in expansion territory in August 2026, but new orders and backlogs lost momentum. For maintenance and purchasing teams, however, the bigger signal may be what did not improve: supplier deliveries slowed further, raw-material prices remained elevated, and key industrial inputs continued to be reported in short supply. Quick Take Source: Institute for Supply … Read more
