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Poised on the edge of growth and change, manufacturing leaders are helping shape the future of their business, their industry, and their workforce. This report shows you what’s working, what’s changing, and what’s ahead.

Part 1:
Technology and Modernization

To maintain the competitive edge and enhance efficiency, manufacturing organizations must adopt crucial emerging technologies like AI, digitization, and big data.

Part 2:
Upskilling and New Skill Sets

A strong organization thrives with happy, well-trained, and engaged workers who contribute their skills and knowledge. Strengthening this vision involves a commitment to upskilling—enhancing employees’ capabilities while improving their overall performance.

Part 3:
Day-to-Day Work

Maintaining efficient manufacturing operations is challenging, requiring managers to excel in various areas to help ensure smooth production and engaged workers. Respondents share insights on their daily experiences, highlighting successes, challenges, priorities, and key actions they take to enhance their workplace.

Part 4:
Supply Chain Resilience and Sustainability

The supply chain uncertainties of the past few years have forced manufacturers to create strategies that allow for more control when disruptions happen, and ESG initiatives are making supply chain sustainability a priority as well. How well are manufacturing leaders doing with their supply chain management and resilience?

Part 5:
Outlook of Manufacturing Work

Organizational growth relies on good leadership, high employee engagement, embracing new technologies, and clear supply chain management strategies. See how respondents are anticipating the future of their industry.

Part 6:
Actionable Takeaways for Manufacturing Leadership

The challenges manufacturing leaders face in this landscape can undermine the strong work businesses put in every day to create the things we all need. But the future’s in your hands—here are some important actions you can take to address those challenges, based on key insights.

Technology and Modernization

To stay one step ahead of the competition, manufacturing organizations must adopt crucial emerging technologies like AI, digitization, and big data. From the C-suite door to the warehouse floor, Epicor ERP for manufacturing helps increase time to value and deliver measurable results.

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