Manufacturing inventory to sales ratio indicates the level of inventory that manufacturers currently maintain to meet a given sales volume. Over time, manufacturers have reduced inventory in relation to sales. Increased speed and reliability of transportation help manufacturers operate with smaller inventories.
Manufacturing Inventory to Sales
Dec-01
Jan-02
Inventory/sales ratio
1.39
1.38
Inventory/sales ratio percent change from previous month
0.00
-0.72
NOTE: The Census Bureau released revised historical new orders data on May 21, 2001.
This report reflects those revisions.
