Chart 8. The title is "Manufacturing Survey Shows Strongest Surge in Output in Over 20 Years and a Net Increase in Hiring for the First Time in Over 3 Years".

A line chart showing production and hiring as measured by the Institute for Supply Management Manufacturing Subcomponents Diffusion index. Readings above 50 indicate a net expansion.

In 1990, production was 47 and hiring was 45. In 1992, production was 50 and hiring was 39. In 1994, production was 60 and hiring was 47. In 1996, production was 46 and hiring was 46. In 1998, production was 59 and hiring was 52. In 2000, production was 60 and hiring was 52. In 2002, production was 50 and hiring was 38. In 2004, production was 71 and hiring was 52.