US Manufacturing Institute

Insights

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  Creating value in a turbulent world - M&A trends in IM

  January 20, 2023

  Despite a sluggish 2022, IM M&A is expected to pick up in 2023, driven by depressed assets, portfolio rationalization, and a surplus of cash.

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  Biding time - M&A trends in industrial manufacturing

  October 18, 2022

  Dealmakers chose smaller targets to strengthen supply chains, implement and secure new technologies, and comply with ESG initiatives

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  How to make the most of a downturn: Industrial Manufacturing

  October 07, 2022

  Manufacturers should prepare for various economic outcomes, because those that recalibrate early and quickly are more likely to win.

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  Industrial Manufacturing: KPMG 2022 Fraud Outlook

  July 28, 2022

  A triple threat across the Americas

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  Industrial manufacturing deals lost steam in Q2

  July 08, 2022

  Despite weak Q2 results and macro concerns, 68% of IM executives believe that IM M&A activity will increase in the next 12 months.

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  The Russia-Ukraine war: another reason for nearshoring

  July 07, 2022

  The Russia-Ukraine sent fuel prices soaring and created new supply-chain challenges. This makes nearshoring more attractive than ever.

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  Russia-Ukraine war metal market disruptions

  April 22, 2022

  What it means for the economy and industries

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  After a five-quarter streak, IM deal making is slowing

  April 12, 2022

  Inflation, supply-chain issues, and the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war are raising uncertainty in Industrial manufacturing M&A.

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  Manufacturers’ M&A sets stage for sweeping change

  February 04, 2022

  In 2021, industrial and manufacturing M&A activity reached record highs—and trends point to a healthy deal market in 2022.

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  Thriving in an AI World: Industrial Manufacturing insights

  May 19, 2021

  Industrial manufacturers are among the fastest adopters of artificial intelligence, but they may need to consider changing their approach to realize expected benefits.

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  Surviving the silicon storm

  May 17, 2021

  Automakers and other manufacturers need to collaborate with chipmakers directly and consider some form of investment in capacity.

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  Supply chain fraud

  February 08, 2021

  A holistic approach to prevention, detection, and response.

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  The road to TPRM maturity for manufacturing companies

  January 29, 2021

  Industrial manufacturers face roadblocks as they struggle to implement robust, sustainable third-party risk management programs

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  Automotive Semiconductors: The new ICE age

  January 28, 2021

  The future of automotive innovation: transitioning from the Internal Combustion Engine to the Internal Computing Engine

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  Industrial Manufacturing CIO priorities in the new reality

  January 25, 2021

  Digital transformation is paramount.

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  Cost of manufacturing operations around the globe

  July 20, 2020

  Assessment of how the U.S. compares to its main trading partners as a location for manufacturing

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  Auto parts sales are stalled, but a surge is on the horizon

  July 15, 2020

  With COVID-19, people are putting less wear on their cars, cutting demand for parts. But the market may rebound sooner than expected.

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  Automotive’s new reality: fewer trips, fewer miles, fewer cars?

  July 08, 2020

  Americans have gotten comfortable working from home and buying online. That means they’re driving less. Businesses need to take notice.

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  From lockdown to a new reality

  June 24, 2020

  Restarting the economy after the COVID-19 disruption is complex and difficult. Managing in the new environment may be even harder

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  AI, big data and supply chain resiliency

  June 20, 2020

  Supply chain transformation in a post-COVID-19 world

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  Restructuring post-COVID-19 supply chains

  May 16, 2020

  A high level profile of tax considerations

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  After the Shock: implications for M&A in the aerospace & defense market

  May 08, 2020

  What is the impact of COVID-19 on M&A activity in the aerospace & defense market and how it is expected to evolve?

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  Anticipating the green flag: Accelerating a COVID-19 exit for auto retailer

  April 22, 2020

  For months, COVID-19 has had society and the global economy running under a caution flag.

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  US Manufacturing Institute

  April 13, 2020

  An open forum where industry experts share knowledge, gain insights, and collaborate on timely and relevant issues facing the manufacturing sector.

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  Supply chain's new world order

  April 09, 2020

  COVID-19 and the acceleration of economic nationalism

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  After the shock

  April 02, 2020

  COVID-19 is unprecedented in many ways, including its impact on the aerospace & defense sector as the effects are already rippling through the industry.

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  How CEOs can respond to COVID-19 and build a resilient future

  March 14, 2020

  The COVID-19 epidemic is emerging as the biggest challenge for multinational CEOs since the global financial crisis.

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  How CEOs can respond to COVID-19 and build a resilient future

  March 14, 2020

  The COVID-19 epidemic is emerging as the biggest challenge for multinational CEOs since the global financial crisis.