Industry Week Report

The State of Production Health 2025

Amid market uncertainty and AI acceleration, what strategies are paying off for manufacturers?

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Third-annual survey finds industry optimism in the face of challenges, but overconfidence might be delaying positive business impacts

While economic headwinds create new pressures, forward-thinking manufacturers are finding strategic advantages in smarter AI deployment, enhanced operational connectivity, and bold sustainability commitments.

This year’s State of Production Health survey uncovers trends and insights from 500 senior manufacturing executives across major industrial markets, exploring how organizations are navigating today’s landscape while preparing for the future.

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Why some are exiting “pilot purgatory” but still struggle to quantify results
How tariff and recession fears are impacting capacity and materials strategies
Why digital transformation is now the industry’s production obstacle
What tech can and can’t do to remedy the industry’s workforce problems

Big Majority Use Gen AI, But Gaps Remain

While supply chain/inventory management and predictive maintenance were the most frequent use cases for generative AI, process optimization coming in last reveals an opportunity to improve process health while reducing waste and emissions.