1、8 T H A N N U A LCONTENTSIntroductionExecutive SummaryTop Industry PrioritiesTechnologyWorkforce Productivity Key TakeawayAbout&Survey Methodology03040510172526-27INTRODUCTIONThe Challenges of Today Create the Opportunities of TomorrowManufacturing organizations worldwide have faced and overcome inc

2、redible challenges in recent years.Yet the bullwhip effect of those issues remains in 2023.The present is marked by economic uncertainty and workforce challenges,but access to manufacturing technologies especially those powered by artificial intelligence is opening new pathways to success.Responding

3、 to macroeconomic forces beyond their control,leaders are focused on stabilizing their supply chains,while their staffs seek greater operational efficiency to accelerate new product innovation,even as they adapt to these serious challenges.How will companies achieve the increased stability and speed

4、 they seek?Leaders are increasingly sourcing parts closer to home and looking for suppliers with the expertise and capability to deliver quality parts at the pace the market demands.Theyre investing in upskilling their people and are betting big on digital tools powered by AI to enhance their teams

5、capabilities and increase productivity.Now in its eighth year,Fictivs State of Manufacturing Report seeks to spotlight these trends and provide insights to help companies of all sizes be successful in 2023 and beyond.20233EXECUTIVE SUMMARYWorkforce productivity is a major concern given a tight labor

6、 market,especially for mechanical engineers,and upskilling is a big part of the solutionare training existing staff to enhance skills and productivity62%are preparing for a shortage of mechanical engineering talent97%Increasing the speed of new product innovation is more important than ever,even as