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Manufacturers’ Shipments, Inventories, & Orders

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Overview

The Manufacturers’ Shipments, Inventories, and Orders (M3) survey provides broad-based, monthly statistical data on economic conditions in the domestic manufacturing sector. The survey measures current industrial activity and provides an indication of future business trends.


Advance Report Highlights

August 2012 Advance Report released September 27, 2012 at 8:30 A.M. EDT




Full Report Highlights

August 2012 Full Report released October 4, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. EDT




Benchmark Reports Highlights

Benchmark Reports released May 18, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. EDT



Summary of Revisions and Survey Information  Excel  [4.51mb]

Annual Benchmark Data and Benchmark Procedures  Excel  [1.78mb]

Trading Day Diagnostics  Excel  [1.96mb]

Seasonal Summary Measures  Excel  [2.02mb]




  Announcements

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September Advance Report: October 25, 2012 8:30 a.m.

September Full Report: November 2, 2012 10:00 a.m.


  Release Schedule

2011-2012 Release Schedule:  Excel  [30kb]


  Contact Us

If you have questions, e-mail or call (301)763-4832.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau | Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders | (301) 763-4832 Last Revised: October 04, 2012