1、2026 STATE OF MANUFACTURING&SUPPLY CHAIN:AI,RESILIENCE,AND THE PATH FORWARD Global tensions,material volatility,and trade conflicts intensify,manufacturing and supply chain leaders are reshaping how products are developed,sourced,and delivered.This brings acceleration toward AI-enabled execution,reg
2、ional resilience,and quality-driven operations as the new competitive baseline for 2026 and beyond.Rising labor shortages are also driving the adoption of workforce automation to amplify human capabilities and expertise.Adaptability is now the differentiator.Teams that absorb change,manage risk,&piv
3、ot quickly will have a significant competitive advantage.INTRODUCTION1.AI Is Transforming Manufacturing 42.Digital Manufacturing Platforms Are Becoming Essential Supply Chain Infrastructure 163.Supply Chain Management Challenges Are Increasing 224.External Volatility Continually Pressures Supply Cha
4、ins 305.Regional Resilience Combats Supply Chain Volatility 376.Supplier Quality&Compliance Expectations Are Rising 427.Sustainability In Manufacturing Is Becoming Fully Operationalized 478.Conclusion 52CONTENTS31AI IS TRANSFORMING MANUFACTURING97%of leaders are saying AI is already embedded in core
5、 workflows.The question is no longer if you use AI but how and to what extent.NATE EVANSCo-Founder&Head of Climate/AI,Fictiv“”5AI adoption in manufacturing has reached a point of practical integration.This shift reflects a broader consensus that AI is now a required capability for maintaining compet
6、itiveness and operational reliability.”“RYUSEI ONORepresentative Director&President,MISUMI Group IncImplementing AI Is Mission-CriticalTakeaway:95%of leaders say that AI is now essential to competitivenessthough leaders recognize it must augment,not replace,specialized manufacturing expertise.Implic