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Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders (M3)

Welcome to the Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders (M3) home page. This site is designed to help businesses complete their forms. It describes highlights, clarifies coverage and content, facilitates computer uses, and identifies other sources of assistance. Please contact us if you have any questions.

The Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders (M3) survey is currently the only survey which provides broad-based monthly statistical data on the economic conditions in the domestic manufacturing sector. It is designed to measure current industrial activity and to provide an indication of future production commitments.

Electronic Reporting

The M3 web survey has been revised and is now conducted through the Bureau's new "Census Taker" system. The Census Taker requires:

  1. A web browser with 128-bit encryption (most browsers released since 1998 are sufficient).
  2. A username and password that is located on the form below the address label.

Please note the following:

  • Digital Certificates are no longer required to access the M3.
  • Please bookmark this web page to access the M3 web survey (now and in the future); Do not bookmark the Login page.
  • You will continue to receive a monthly e-mail reminder.

    • On December 4th, there will be a new and improved Internet Reporting System that will provide more user-friendly options. Due to this upgrade, we will have to reset ALL passwords. The password that you should use will be located on the M3 form (which you will receive through the U.S. Postal service next month). We apologize for any inconveniences this might cause you. Please call the M3 staff on 301-763-4832 with any questions.

    M3 Login Page

    Forms and Instructions:

    Form M3(SD) [PDF](411Kb) Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders

    Form M3-SD(I) [PDF](1578Kb) 2009 Instruction Manual for Reporting in Monthly Survey M3


    Contact Us

    Our service representatives are available to help you with any information or transaction you need.
    Call: (301) 763-4832 8:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday thru Friday Excluding Holidays.



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