PwC and MAPI release survey on state of IoT in manufacturing
September 5, 2017
Predictive maintenance, operational and supply chain improvement, and enhanced customer experiences top the list of objectives driving nearly universal interest in the Industrial Internet of Things.
ELFA survey of equipment finance activity reports new business volume grew 12.4% in 2015
September 7, 2016
2015 new business volume in materials handling segment hold level with 2014.
Manufacturers turn cautious on global economic outlook, according to PwC US survey
October 21, 2015
Tempered outlook reflects concerns over impact of China slowdown and strong dollar, according to PwC’s Q3 2015 Manufacturing Barometer.
PWC report: Economic sentiment among manufacturers softens
July 27, 2015
U.S. industrial manufacturers push pause on spending plans, according to PwC’s Q2 2015 Manufacturing Barometer.
How omni-channel challenges impact costs, revenues and responsibilities
April 14, 2015
PwC CEO survey finds only 19% of top retailers say they can fulfill omni-channel demand profitably.
PwC US: Manufacturers remain optimistic despite growing concerns around strong U.S. dollar
April 8, 2015
Optimism for domestic economy at highest level since 2005, more than a third of respondents report a lack of qualified workers.
Industrial manufacturing M&A value skyrockets past historic levels
November 19, 2014
Merger and acquisition activity in first nine months of 2014 surpasses annual totals in the previous decade.
Study: ‘Staggering’ 83% of CEOs believe supply chains are not up to omni-channel challenges
June 24, 2014
Survey indicates optimized supply chains have 15% lower costs, less than half the inventory and more than three times shorter cash-to-cash cycles.
Optimism among U.S. industrial manufacturers rises to highest level in eight years
April 19, 2014
PwC Manufacturing Barometer indicates hiring plans remain consistent, concerns about available pool of qualified workers on the rise.
Moderate revenue growth expected for manufacturing in 2013
October 25, 2013
PwC Manufacturing Barometer report illustrates the confidence and caution in manufacturers' hiring and investment plans.
ELFA survey of equipment finance activity reports overall business grew 16.4% in 2012
July 2, 2013
Growth on par with 16.4% growth in 2011, which followed only 3.9% growth in 2010.
Manufacturers and retailers shift focus to engage consumers
June 26, 2013
More than 40% of CPG companies expect to sell products directly to consumers in 2013, up from 24% in 2012
Rising labor costs not the sole factor influencing potential U.S. manufacturing resurgence
September 28, 2012
Seven primary catalysts—including transportation and energy costs—creating potentially favorable environment for domestic re-shoring and increased U.S. production activity
PwC report investigates sustainability in packaging
July 3, 2012
The UK packaging industry is calling for the phrase ‘sustainable packaging’ to be scrapped and is urging instead for government to get to grips with the real issues affecting the industry, according to a recently released report.