What Is The State Of Manufacturing & Supply Chain In 2025?
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Fictiv’s 2025 State of Manufacturing & Supply Chain Report Fictiv This month, I’m excited to share the results of Fictiv’s 10th Annual State of Manufacturing & Supply Chain Report. Every year, we survey hundreds of supply chain and manufacturing leaders across multiple industries to understand their perspectives, challenges, and predictions for 2025. I’m especially excited to dive into the broader supply chain results, particularly in a year marked by massive tariff and trade disruptions. Increasing Global Business Uncertainty Our first findings concern business uncertainty. With the shift in the U.S. President’s trade policies, almost 100% say they’re concerned that trade wars are likely to escalate in the next few years (clearly demonstrated by widespread global tariffs). Key Findings 96% of manufacturing leaders report they’re concerned about the impact of the U.S. President’s trade policies. 93% believe trade wars will likely escalate in the next few years, whereas 42% are now ‘very concerned’ —a 6-point increase over 2024. 91% note that global tensions are being considered in their company’s long-term supply chain strategy—a 5-point increase over 2024. Growing global business uncertainty Fictiv Looking at this chart, it’s clear senior leaders are concerned about tariffs, particularly the impacts on costs and profitability, as well as global business. As a result, many are planning to increase manufacturing in the U.S. Accelerating Supply Chain Disruptions The next key finding is around accelerating supply chain disruptions. Across the board, executives are saying they need to accelerate how they manage their supply chain. Two-thirds or 68% said that onshoring is a key priority this year for their teams. Key Findings 68% of leaders prioritize onshoring as a key supply chain strategy in 2025, especially in industries needing complex parts at scale, like MedTech, clean energy, and EVs. 77% report a lack of resources (e.g., workforce, budget)…
