Sikich Principal and Manufacturing Services Leader Jerry Murphy recently joined ASSEMBLY Audible, ASSEMBLY Magazine’s podcast, to share insights from Sikich’s 2025 Manufacturing & Distribution Industry Pulse survey. Despite ongoing challenges like inflation, supply chain disruptions and tariffs, more than half of U.S. manufacturing executives remain moderately optimistic about the year ahead.
In this episode, Jerry discusses the survey’s key findings including economic uncertainty, workforce issues, the growing adoption of AI and the increasing role of automation. The conversation explores where executives are prioritizing investments and how industry leaders are navigating the evolving landscape.
Listen to the full episode here: 2025 Manufacturing Outlook According to U.S. Executives
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