1、9 T H A N N U A LIntroductionExecutive SummaryThe Economy(&The Election)Supply Chain Risk ManagementExcitement Over AI Continues,With Implementation Now Primary FocusSustainability Commitments HoldLooking AheadMeet the ExpertsAbout&Survey Methodology030408132634394041CONTENTSThe Future in the Making

2、 After four years of unprecedented global disruptions,the industry has redefined what battle-hardened,world-class manufacturing and supply chain teams need to succeed in 2024 and beyond:Greater speed and efficiency,higher revenue,lower costs,and more resilience and agility than ever before.For some,

3、that means integrating AI solutions into operations.Others are leveraging regionalization to find some kind of equilibrium.These teams face numerous pressures ranging from election uncertainty to heightened concerns about trade wars and global economic uncertainty.As in prior years,optimizing supply

4、 chain management and minimizing risk is the focus of most manufacturing leaders in 2024.However,spurred by efficiencies identified using AI and other technologies like on-demand manufacturing and some reduction in barriers to new product innovation,there are signs that the industry has found someth

5、ing closer to firmer ground in its quest for further stability and predictability.INTRODUCTIONThe last four years have redefined what top performing operations and supply chain teams need to succeed in a tough economic environment.”Dave Evans,CEO,Fictiv3EXECUTIVE SUMMARYTHE ECONOMYThis election year

6、,economic challenges most impact company strategy,labor costs,and shortages.89%say they are concerned trade wars might escalate in the next few years.47%report economic headwinds as critical to overall company strategy.39%report that labor costs and shortages remain a concern for manufacturing leade