In his monthly Mid-America Business Conditions Index Survey of supply managers, Creighton University Economist Ernie Goss, says there is weakness in the regional and manufacturing economy as the overall index continues to hover around growth neutral.
Dr. Goss says that while the manufacturing sector is moving sideways to down, approximately half of manufacturers surveyed have reshored a portion or all of supply chain purchasing from abroad, which is a good signal. Though, when it comes to available jobs, the manufacturing sector is struggling.
