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PwC and MAPI release survey on state of IoT in manufacturing
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
2015 new business volume in materials handling segment hold level with 2014.

Manufacturers turn cautious on global economic outlook, according to PwC US survey
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Seven primary catalysts—including transportation and energy costs—creating potentially favorable environment for domestic re-shoring and increased U.S. production activity

U.S. industrial manufacturers remain optimistic amid weakening sentiment toward world economy
55% plan major new capital investments in the year ahead.

PwC report investigates sustainability in packaging
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.

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