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The State of Manufacturing 2025

From shifting trade policies and supply chain disruption to the rise of AI and IoT technology, manufacturers face a push and pull between refining operations now and preparing for future innovation and growth. 

The State of Manufacturing 2025

From shifting trade policies and supply chain disruption to the rise of AI and IoT technology, manufacturers face a push and pull between refining operations now and preparing for future innovation and growth. 

Our annual survey of over 200 global manufacturers reveals how companies are responding: what’s working, what’s stalling, and where the next competitive advantage lies. 

The findings reveal an industry bullish on digital transformation, with 67% making it a top priority. But with many manufacturers still in early stages—and only 10% of go-to-market functions influencing transformation—sales agility and the digital customer experience have yet to keep pace with production optimization and supply chain.  

Where are leading manufacturers seeing impact today, and what opportunities are still untapped across the value chain? 

In this report, you’ll discover: 

  • Where industry leaders are investing resources to combat uncertainty. 
  • The performance levers that will provide a strategic advantage. 
  • What AI adoption looks like for businesses now and in the future.  
  • How companies are leveraging CPQ technology to improve go-to-market agility. 
  • Practical recommendations for staying competitive in the market. 
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The State of Digital Manufacturing 2024: Unlocking the Power of Digital Transformation

We analyzed how the maturity of digital implementations impacts several areas of their business such as revenue generation, profitability & productivity. Our findings clearly indicate that manufacturers who are advanced in their digital transformation projects realize much more value than those who haven’t planned or are just starting out.  Key Insights:    Enhanced Profitability: 57% of […]

The State of Digital Manufacturing 2024: Unlocking the Power of Digital Transformation

We analyzed how the maturity of digital implementations impacts several areas of their business such as revenue generation, profitability & productivity. Our findings clearly indicate that manufacturers who are advanced in their digital transformation projects realize much more value than those who haven’t planned or are just starting out. 

Key Insights:   

Enhanced Profitability: 57% of firms with advanced digital implementations see improved profitability, compared to 38% of those just starting out.  

Increased Sales: 48% of firms with enhanced digital implementations reported increased sales vs only 10% who have not yet begun.  

Productivity Boost: 74% of manufacturers well into digital transformation report improved productivity, compared to just 53% of those at the initial stages. 

Adoption of Technology Solutions: Advanced firms are more likely to use third-party software to improve their revenue generation such as CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) software (52% vs. 23% of beginners) 

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