Of late, Trump tariffs have companies juggling domestic capabilities—technological and otherwise—and reorientating supply chains to support operations in America. But othe
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Rankings of the reasons why OEMs have already restored. Pinpoints factors that OEMs should prioritize more highly, geopolitical risk and the use of total cost of ownership. Key Report findings:
** Only 26% of manufacturing workers say their company’s technology is even “somewhat advanced”, with an equal number calling it “very” or “somewhat” outdated.
** 20% of employees say they’ve seen colleagues leave due to outdated systems.
** 57% of manufacturing managers and executives cited cost as their biggest barrier to investing in IT modernization and cybersecurity.
** 51% of manufacturing employees believe U.S. factories are falling behind global competitors in technology modernization and automation.
** 75% of U.S. consumers have a preference for U.S.-made goods, one that has increased as a result of global supply-chain disruptions since the COVID era.
** 62% of consumers said other factors, such as quality and price, ultimately matter more in their purchase decisions.
** 91% of consumers said they are concerned about cybersecurity threats to U.S. manufacturers, with 30% saying they are “very” or “extremely” concerned.
** 47% of those expressing concern about cyberattacks pointed to potential threats from foreign countries such as Russia and China as a cause for anxiety.