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Spring reading🌱 for #procurement and #supplychain pros: The March/April issue of Inside Supply Management® explores #tariffs, #AI, sustainability and more — plus a preview of #ISMWorld2026 in Denver and how attendees can make the most of it. Check it out: ismworld.org/magazine

ICYMI 🌎 #Tariffs are off — then back on again. After the Supreme Court ruled that the IEEPA duties were invalid, the Trump administration quickly imposed new tariffs under another law. For #supplychains, uncertainty isn’t over. Read the full analysis 👇hubs.li/Q0470HH70

ICYMI 💲 In a week dominated by geopolitical shocks and #tariffs uncertainty, the February #ISMPMI data showed surprising resilience in the U.S. #economy. Explore both PMI® Roundups for more insights. Manufacturing ➡️ hubs.li/Q046zQDm0 Services ➡️ hubs.li/Q046zwY20

Disruption is the new normal. 🌍 From Iran war impacts to #AI missteps to smarter #tariffs strategies, Inside Supply Management® Weekly delivers insights #supplychains leaders need now. Subscribe 👉 #news" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ismworld.org/#news @ISM’s Tariff Resource Center 👉 ismworld.org/tariff

ICYMI ❄️ In a Winter Olympics-themed roundtable, procurement leaders explore the forces shaping #supplychains — from AI infrastructure constraints and data-center energy demand to disruptions like Winter Storm Fern and evolving Lunar New Year planning. hubs.li/Q046zdMm0

ICYMI 🏀 With the road to the #FinalFour almost mapped, a 2017 Inside Supply Management® article details the unique #supplychain challenges of big, high-profile events like #MarchMadness. Learn more about the NCAA's indispensable team behind the brackets. hubs.li/Q046z08y0

Where does rising talent share the stage with the best in the profession? At the ISM World Awards Gala! The signature celebration at ISM World and one you won’t want to miss. Join us and be part of the celebration: hubs.li/Q046htdb0 #ismworld2026 #weareism #ismawards

Inside Supply Management® Weekly examines how Middle East hostilities are already affecting oil prices and the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping route. Also, the Services #ISMPMI Roundup. Subscribe 👉 #news" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ismworld.org/#news @ISM’s Tariff Resource Center 👉 ismworld.org/tariff

ICYMI: A recession isn’t likely this year, despite low consumer sentiment and #economy uncertainty. Economist Anirban Basu says global growth, easing inflation and AI investment are supporting the outlook. Read more. ➡️ hubs.li/Q045PNv-0 #procurement #supplychains #WeAreISM

ICYMI: Early in your supply chain career, building a personal brand and strong network can set you apart. In this second article of our emerging professionals series, learn how to identify strengths, gain visibility and create opportunities. Read more 👉 hubs.li/Q045PX1P0

The ISM® PMI® Reports Roundup from Inside Supply Management®: Services are “heating up,” with the #ISMPMI in February hitting its highest reading since July 2022. But Middle East tensions, oil prices and shipping risks are clouding the outlook. hubs.li/Q045CyQv0 #economy

.@MarketWatch on @ISM® Services PMI®: “(B)usinesses adjusted to high tariffs and sales and new orders rose. … The #economy grew last month even though much of the country was blanketed with frozen snow in the wake of winter storm Fern.” bit.ly/4b5kpNE #ISMPMI

.@business: @ISM® Services PMI® “highlighted a broad strengthening in the largest part of the economy prior to U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran. The stronger demand helped boost services employment, which saw the healthiest growth in a year.” bit.ly/4r5O3s3 #ISMPMI #economy

Get #ISMPMI insights straight from the source in the @ISM® PMI® Reports LinkedIn Live broadcast today at noon ET/9 a.m. PT. The Chair of ISM’s Services Business Survey Committee, Steve Miller, joins me to discuss the February data and takeaways. hubs.li/Q044xjX40 #economy

Demand, especially via backlogs and exports, took a big jump; #employment remained in expansion; and many companies boosted inventories. Those details and more in the @ISM® Services PMI® Report for February; the #ISMPMI was 56.1%, up 2.3 points. bit.ly/4lb6vhG #economy

.@ISM’s Steve Miller: “Although there were several comments on #tariffs uncertainty regarding the U.S. Supreme Court decision, there was no alarm regarding #supplychains performance,” suggesting that companies have become more agile. bit.ly/4lb6vhG #ISMPMI #economy

In February, companies invested in filling staffs (the #ISMPMI #Employment Index was 51.8%) and shelves (the Inventories Index was 56.4%). “(S)tarting to build up in preparation of the activity for the next three quarters,” a panelist wrote. bit.ly/4lb6vhG #economy

#ISMPMI panelist in Machinery: “#Tariffs volatility and shifting bilateral trade agreements are materially impacting purchasing operations. Changes in U.S. semiconductor supply constraints continue to pressure component pricing and availability.” bit.ly/4lb6vhG #economy

“The services sector is heating up.” With all 10 subindexes in expansion for the first time since March 2021 (and Business Activity and New Orders pushing 60%), the @ISM Services #ISMPMI hit 56.1% in February, its highest reading since July 2022. bit.ly/4lb6vhG #economy

February demand: A combined gain of 32.1 percentage points for the Services #ISMPMI Business Activity (59.9%), New Orders (58.6%), Backlog of Orders (55.9%) and New Export Orders (57.2%) indexes. The latter took the biggest leap, up 12.2 points. bit.ly/4lb6vhG #economy