1、Manufacturing Trends:How Acumatica Helps Businesses Stay Ahead of the CurveDebbie Baldwin,Kim McElroy,Lisa Gaudette,Mark Gregory 2AgendaReshoring/NearshoringSustainabilityAutomationPersonalizationSupply Chain3Presented byDebbie BaldwinDirector Product Management(Manufacturing)Kim McElroyVP,Business
2、OperationsLisa GaudetteRVP of SalesMark GregoryCEOManufacturing Trends and Predictions5Bringing manufacturing back home70%of US consumers said they prefer products be made in the US.And about one-third said theyd be willing to pay 20%more for domestically produced goodsConsumers supporting sustainab
3、le practices85%of people have made changes in their lifestyle in the past five years to become more sustainableHyperautomation and integrated software62%of manufacturing companies plan to focus their investments on robotics and automationCustomers seeking customized products20%premium is what people
4、 said theyre willing to pay for customized productsSupply chain and logistics challenges50%of businesses plan to increase investments in AI over the next five years for smarter networks and better demand predictionshttps:/ Manufacturing Trends and Predictions for 2023”,2023.Reshoring/Nearshoring7BDO
5、 Insights,“2023 BDO Manufacturing CFO Outlook.”,2023.Sustainability9Why Focus?Customers feel better Attract new customers Attract and Retain EmployeesWhy Do We Need?Reduce cost Increase productivityConsumer DemandHow?Recycled Materials Waste Mgmt.system Partner with suppliers Educate employees Close
6、 looped processes Automation11Job DisplacementInitial Implementation CostsTechnical ChallengesReduced Human InteractionDependency on technology/loss of skillsDisadvantages12EfficiencyProfitabilityWhyPortacool and AutomationPortacool Evaporative Coolers|February 5,202413Robot TrimmerSafety&QualityPor