Fictiv, a global supply chain and manufacturing company, and MISUMI Global, a leading global supplier of mechanical components and manufacturing services, today released the 11th Annual State of Manufacturing & Supply Chain Report, a survey of over 300 senior supply chain and manufacturing leaders. The report reveals an industry operating in persistent volatility and fundamentally redefining how products are designed, sourced, and built. “Global manufacturing has entered a new phase where quality, compliance, and transparency are non-negotiable,” said Representative Director and President Ryusei Ono, MISUMI. “This research reflects what we see across our customer base: a growing expectation for consistent performance at scale amid increasing regional, regulatory, and technological complexity.” The 2026 State of Manufacturing and Supply Chain Report highlights a turning point for the industry—where AI, digital platforms, and on-shoring are now essential to staying competitive.

1. AI Transforms Manufacturing & Supply Chains. 95% say implementing AI into manufacturing and supply chain operations is vital to my company’s future success.
2. AI Addresses Workforce Shortages. 95% AI and automation are helping address workforce shortages, but cannot replace specialized expertise.
3. Digital Manufacturing Platforms Boost Production. 97% say digital manufacturing platforms are essential for production.
4. On-Shoring Top Priority. 93% say moving manufacturing back to the U.S. is a top priority.
5. Supplier Sourcing Complex & Time-Consuming. 81% say supplier sourcing and manufacturing are too time-consuming and costly.
6. External Tariff Expertise Needed.
7. 77% say trade compliance requirements are too complex to manage without external expertise.

Full report : Fictiv and MISUMI report on the state of manufacturing, supply chain digitalization.

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