New Research Shows AI, Digital Platforms, and Regional Resilience Are Reshaping Manufacturing and Supply Chain Leadership
SAN FRANCISCO — Fictiv, a global supply chain and manufacturing company, and MISUMI Global, a leading global supplier of mechanical components and manufacturing services, today released the 11th Annual State of Manufacturing & Supply Chain Report, a survey of over 300 senior supply chain and manufacturing leaders. The report reveals an industry operating in persistent volatility and fundamentally redefining how products are designed, sourced, and built.
“Global manufacturing has entered a new phase where quality, compliance, and transparency are non-negotiable,” said Representative Director and President Ryusei Ono, MISUMI. “This research reflects what we see across our customer base: a growing expectation for consistent performance at scale amid increasing regional, regulatory, and technological complexity.”
The 2026 State of Manufacturing and Supply Chain Report highlights a turning point for the industry—where AI, digital platforms, and on-shoring are now essential to staying competitive. (....)