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Canada
- RBC Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) surveys
The RBC Canadian PMI is sponsored by the Purchasing Management Association of Canada and produced by Markit Economics, one of the leading publishers of PMI data around the world, responsible for indices in 23 countries, as well as the JPMorgan Global index. It "measures month-to-month changes in a number of key indicators, such as new orders, inventories, price of goods and employment, as indicated in survey responses from a representative panel of purchasing management executives in the manufacturing sector across Canada." (SCMA)
- Survey of Innovation and Business Strategy
"Statistics Canada has undertaken this survey to provide statistical information on the strategic decisions, innovation activities and operational tactics used by Canadian enterprises. The survey also collects information on the involvement of enterprises in global value chains." (Statistics Canada)
- Purchaser Power Survey
In 2014, the Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) conducted a national survey to find out what role sustainable procurement and energy efficiency are playing in the purchasing decisions of supply chain professionals in Canada. The results of the Purchaser Power survey will determine what tools and resources will be created to assist supply chain professionals to implement sustainable procurement practices. The results of the survey are available here.
United States
- Annual Survey of Manufactures (ASM)
Provides sample estimates of statistics for all manufacturing establishments with one or more paid employees. Provides statistics on employment, payroll, supplemental labor costs, cost of materials consumed, operating expenses, value of shipments, value added by manufacturing, detailed capital expenditures, fuels and electric energy used, and inventories.
