More Key Numbers from the Survey Expected Growth Rate for Sales Over the Next 12 Months 4.4% December 2018 4.3% Expected Growth Rate for FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT Over the Next 12 Months 2.1% December 2018 2.2% Expected Growth Rate for CAPITAL INVESTMENTS Over the Next 12 Months 2.8% December 2018 2.6% Expected Growth Rate for PRICES OF COMPANY’S PRODUCTS Over the Next 12 Months 2.4% December 2018 2.8% Expected Growth Rate for INVENTORIES Over the Next 12 Months 0.4% December 2018 0.3% Expected Growth Rate for PRODUCTION Over the Next 12 Months 4.4& December 2018 4.3% Expected Growth Rate for EMPLOYEE WAGES Over the Next 12 Months 2.3% December 2018 2.3% Expected Growth Rate for EXPORTS Over the Next 12 Months 0.9% December 2018 0.8% Expected Growth Rate for RAW MATERIAL PRICES AND OTHER INPUT COSTS Over the Next 12 Months 3.3% December 2018 4.4% Expected Growth Rate for HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS Over the Next 12 Months 6.7% December 2018 6.8%
Avg. 12-Month Growth Rates Sales 4.4% Exports 0.9% Capital Investments 2.8% Full-Time Employment 2.1%