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August's manufacturing PMI dips to 54.6; supply chain constraints persist

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1 September 2026

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operational-macro

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Manufacturing Tech

Geography

United States

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Read at freightwaves.com

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Fusion42 · 1 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

August's manufacturing PMI declined to 54.6, indicating slower expansion in the manufacturing sector, with ongoing supply chain constraints continuing to impact production and delivery times.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Manufacturing Tech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You need to prepare for prolonged supply disruptions that will delay deliveries and ramp-up times, potentially forcing product prioritisation or redesign.

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