U.S. Manufacturing Expands, Defying Supply Chain Challenges

The video discusses the strong manufacturing performance in recent months, highlighting high demand and low customer inventory levels. It addresses supply shortages affecting production and inventory growth, particularly in raw materials and work-in-progress. Employment levels remain a challenge, with expectations for improvement delayed due to external factors. The video concludes with an optimistic outlook for the upcoming peak manufacturing season.

What is the current state of employment levels on the factory floor?

What expectations were set for the labor markets in October?