As the sector embraces tech and reshores operations, firms need guidance on emerging risks
US manufacturers are entering a new chapter of operational transformation, driven by a trio of powerful and interconnected risks: labor shortages, shifting supply chains due to tariffs, and rapid advancements in automation and artificial intelligence.
According to new research by Nationwide, the vast majority of US manufacturers remain optimistic despite macroeconomic headwinds, with eight in 10 expecting positive business performance over the next 12 months.