Research & Insights

Read how manufacturers can better manage their indirect spend for cost savings, operational efficiency, and better decision-making with CoVest Sourcing Network.

Stay on top of the current economic data with our new dashboard and regularly updated trends designed with industry in mind.

Gather the latest predictions from manufacturing CEOs on business outcomes and top concerns within the industry.

To learn more about how manufacturers are addressing the corporate culture in the post-pandemic workforce, we gathered data from more than 120 manufacturers in non-operations-based roles.

Manufacturers shared how they plan to leverage personnel, technology, and AI options in addressing their evolving regulatory responsibilities.

In collaboration with Siemens, we heard how manufacturing leaders are addressing the biggest challenges in their operation digitalization journeys.

We surveyed members within operations and production roles to explore flexible scheduling. Half noted that there is no alternative schedule available for hourly workers but the other 50% are getting creative.

Through member surveys and interviews, we found that the number of metrics tracked is increasing, but teams are still facing challenges collecting complete information.

According to a recent Manufacturers Alliance survey, manufacturers spent between $1.17M and $6.74M on U.S. GAAP audit fees in 2023.

While our recent report, Manufacturing Intelligence, highlights many use cases along the operations and production process, what concerns and challenges are slowing progress or holding some companies back?