Did you know 47% of manufacturing leaders and owners are looking for growth opportunities? They recognize the need to find new opportunities to sell to new customers or a full range of customers.
So what are some other needs manufacturers are hoping to get addressed in 2020 and beyond?
According to the MEP National Survey:
65% of survey respondents expressed a need for continuous improvement. They are asking, "How do I improve operations, improve costs, and become more resilient and faster?"
Employee recruitment and retention is another critical need determined by the survey.
Another survey done by Iowa Survey found:
The number one concern for manufacturers is rising healthcare costs.
Why does this matter?
Uncovering the needs through surveys such as the Iowa Survey and MEP National Survey helps us to identify critical issues and concerns. It is then up to us to raise awareness and work to meet the needs of our industry.
