OMB control number
Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders Survey
OMB 0607-0008 ยท DOC/CENSUS.
OMB 0607-0008
This is the only survey that provides monthly statistical information to the government and to industries on the entire manufacturing sector of the economy. Data users include other federal agencies, business firms, trade associations, private research and consulting agencies, and the academic community. These statistics are an essential part of the development of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and the survey is designated a "Principal Federal Economic Indicator" by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. The target sample for the M3 survey includes all companies with at least $500 million in annual manufacturing shipments and a supplemental panel of all other manufacturing companies.
The latest form for Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders Survey expires 2027-03-31 and is listed under ICR 202312-0607-002.
Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material
| Document | Type |
|---|---|
 Form M-3(SD) Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders Survey | Form |
| M3_30dayFRN_published_121823.pdf | Supplementary Document |
| Appendix H - Sample Full Report.pdf | Supplementary Document |
| Appendix G - Sample Advance Report.pdf | Supplementary Document |
| Appendix C - Advance Total Manufacturing Tables.pdf | Supplementary Document |
 M3 supporting statement Part B - 2024 - FINAL.docx | Supporting Statement B |
| M3 Supporting Statement Part A - 2024 - FINAL 120723.docx | Supporting Statement A |
 Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders Survey |
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