• Simpler design and more use of AI for management can boost manufacturing, said survey respondents. • Source: MISUMI Americas Artificial intelligence and digitalization are transforming global industry in response to persistent volatility, according to a the “11th Annual State of Manufacturing & Supply Chain Report” by Fictiv and MISUMI Global. • The companies surveyed more than 300 senior supply chain and manufacturing leaders. • “Global manufacturing has entered a new phase, where quality, compliance, and transparency are non-negotiable,” stated Ryusei Ono, representative director and president of MISUMI. • “This research reflects what we see across our customer base: a growing expectation for consistent performance at scale amid increasing regional, regulatory, and technological complexity.” Fictiv said businesses use its manufacturing centers in India, Mexico, China, and the U.S. • to access high-quality production, optimize logistics, and mitigate supply chain risk.

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  • Fictiv and MISUMI Global released the “11th Annual State of Manufacturing & Supply Chain Report,” surveying over 300 senior leaders. The study finds that AI and digital platforms are now essential, with 95 % of respondents saying AI is vital for future success and 97 % viewing digital manufacturing as critical to production. Reshoring also tops priorities, with 93 % of firms planning to bring production closer to home. The report follows MISUMI’s $350 million acquisition of Fictiv, creating a unified digital manufacturing platform that links design, engineering, and production across North America, Asia, and the U.S.
  • Fictiv and MISUMI’s 11th “State of Manufacturing & Supply Chain Report” surveyed over 300 senior leaders, finding that AI and digitalization are now essential for competitive manufacturing. The report notes that 95 % of respondents view AI as vital to future success and to mitigating labor shortages, while 97 % consider digital platforms crucial for production. Reshoring also tops priorities, with 93 % of firms planning moves. In April 2025, MISUMI Group acquired Fictiv for $350 million, creating a unified digital manufacturing platform that links design, engineering, and production across the U.S., Mexico, India, China, and the U.S. The combined entity emphasizes quality, compliance, and transparency amid growing regulatory and technological complexity.
  • Fictiv and MISUMI Global released their 11th “State of Manufacturing & Supply Chain Report,” surveying over 300 senior leaders. The study finds that AI and digital platforms are now deemed essential, with 95 % of respondents citing AI as vital for future success and 97 % viewing digital manufacturing as critical to production. Workforce shortages are also being addressed through automation, though experts note that specialized skills remain irreplaceable. The report highlights reshoring as a top priority, with 93 % of companies planning to bring production closer to home. The findings come after MISUMI’s $350 million acquisition of Fictiv, which now offers a unified digital manufacturing platform spanning North America, Asia, and beyond.
  • Fictiv and MISUMI Global released their 11th “State of Manufacturing & Supply Chain Report,” surveying over 300 senior leaders. The study finds that AI and digitalization are now essential for competitiveness, with 95 % of respondents saying AI implementation is vital and 97 % viewing digital manufacturing platforms as critical. The report highlights growing demands for quality, compliance, and transparency amid regulatory and regional complexity. In April 2025, MISUMI Group acquired Fictiv for $350 million, creating a unified platform that links design, engineering, and production across the U.S. and Mexico. The combined entity emphasizes automation and AI to address workforce shortages and improve speed, cost, and reliability.

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