Census considers manufacturers’ sales branches in trade survey
The U.S. Census Bureau proposes to include manufacturers’ sales branches and offices in its 2003 annual trade survey.
This information is considered important for accurate measurements of sales and inventories for the wholesale trade, Census said.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis uses the data to produce the nation’s annual national income and product accounts.
Census will take comments regarding the proposed rulemaking through Oct. 15. For more information, contact John Trimble at (301) 763-7223.