(RTTNews) - Manufacturing activity in the U.S. continued to expand in the month of November, according to a report released by the Institute for Supply Management on Tuesday, although the pace of growth slowed by more than expected. "But absenteeism, short-term shutdowns to sanitize facilities and difficulties in returning and hiring workers are causing strains that will likely limit future manufacturing growth potential," he added. On the inflation front, the report said the prices index edged down to 65.4 in November from 65.5 in October but still pointed to the sixth consecutive month of growth in raw materials.