Research & Insights

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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?

AI use is growing across an organization, although at different stages of readiness and adoption. Explore the status of AI across non-operations based departments.

Where's the job market heading? The trends of the future illustrate how manufacturers must find a balance between technology and talent.

In the latest CEO Outlook, manufacturers are maintaining composure by keeping investments steady, but keeping an eye out for potential shifts in economic conditions.