The A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research's 1st Quarter, 2012 Purchasing Manager Survey

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Answers should reflect the resposibility level of YOUR purchasing organization (plant, division, company). It is essential that ALL questions be answered.

You are encouraged to consult with others in your company in order to provide current and accurate answers to all of the questions, and to arrange for an alternate to complete the questionnaire whenever you are away.

1. PRODUCTION - Select the one description that best expresses your expected production next quarter compared to the current quarter.
Better than current quarter
Same as current quarter
Worse than current quarter

2. INVENTORIES OF PURCHASED MATERIALS - Select the expected OVERALL inventory levels (units, not dollars) including raw, M.R.O., intermediates, etc., (not finished goods, unless purchased) for next quarter compared to the current quarter.
Higher than current quarter
Same as current quarter
Lower than current quarter

3. COMMODITY PRICES - Select the one description that indicates your expected level of change in approximate net weighted average prices of the commodities you will buy next quarter compared to the current quarter.
Higher than current quarter
Same as current quarter
Lower than current quarter

4. SUPPLIER DELIVERIES - Select the one description that best expresses your expected OVERALL delivery performance next quarter compared to this quarter.
Slower than current quarter
Same as current quarter
Faster than current quarter

5. NEW ORDERS - Select the one description that best expresses your expected new orders (customers orders from your firm) next quarter compared to this quarter.
Higher than current quarter
Same as current quarter
Lower than current quarter

6. EMPLOYMENT - Select the expected OVERALL level of employment next quarter compared to this quarter.
Higher than current quarter
Same as current quarter
Lower than current quarter

COMMENTS - Comments regarding any business condition, local or national, that WILL affect your purchasing operation or the outlook for your company or industry. Your opinion and comments are very important.