July 28th, 2010 by Alex Coté
The June 2010 Cortera Supply Chain Index (SCI) remains in record low territory dropping to 6.79 days beyond terms (DBT), its second lowest level since the index was started in January 2007 and the third consecutive month below 7 days—all good news. The lower the SCI the better as business confidence rises and businesses pay their suppliers in a timely manner. The SCI measures the payment activities of approximately 300,000 businesses covering manufacturers, distributors & wholesalers, retailers, services, and transportation companies.
The June 2010 ISM Manufacturing Report on Business also showed healthy numbers with the eleventh consecutive month of expansion in manufacturing activity. However, it’s not all positive news as the ISM index dropped from 59.7 in May to 56.2 in June. Readings above 50 indicate an expansion; below 50, a contraction. One area to watch is the new orders component of the ISM index – it dropped from 58.5 to 65.7. While still in expansion territory this could indicate a more moderate pace in the second half of 2010. The Commerce Department also reported today that demand for durable goods dropped 1 percent in June—another sign that the recovery may be losing steam. We’ll be watching the SCI closely for any signs of weakness.
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