2022 Marcum National Manufacturing Survey Report

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LOOKING AHEAD

THREATS AND OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND If we’ve learned anything in the last few years, it’s to prepare for just about everything. Three years ago, no one would have predicted a lot of what we’ve been through and what we’re still going through. A pandemic shut down the world but largely didn’t affect a years-long period of growth — yet we haven’t solved the logistics and supply chain issues it caused. An unthinkable land war in Europe is bringing myriad consequences for commodities, geopolitics, and global trade. Predictions have never been easy to make, but they’re certainly harder now. The best manufacturers will continue to innovate to stay ahead. Doing so means using the latest tools and advice to get all you can out of your systems and people. It also means keeping a finger on the pulse of the industry and understanding what your peers are thinking. We hope this survey helps you do that. everything; a pandemic shut down the world but largely didn’t affect a years-long period of growth. “ ” If we’ve learned anything in the last few years, it’s to prepare for just about