About This Report DO NOT CONFUSE THIS NATIONAL REPORT with the various regional purchasing reports released across the country. The national report's information reflects the entire U.S., while the regional reports contain primarily regional data from their local vicinities. Also, the information in the regional reports is not used in calculating the results of the national report. The information compiled in this report is for the month of April 2020. Data and Method of Presentation The Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business® is based on data compiled from purchasing and supply executives nationwide. The composition ... (full story)