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Growth while managing volatility webcast

Growth while managing volatility webcast

Diversified Industrial leaders discuss trends from KPMG’s recently published 2011 Global Manufacturing Outlook: Growth while Managing Volatility.
Modified date: 7/2/2012
Business and industry issue
For Global Manufacturers, End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility a Critical Imperative

For Global Manufacturers, End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility a Critical Imperative

Global manufacturers are putting their supply chains at the center of their business strategies to serve as the foundation for operational efficiency and collaborative innovation, according to KPMG's 4th annual Global Manufacturing Outlook.
Modified date: 5/14/2013
Press release
Transformation of Global Manufacturing Under Way, Fueled by Innovation & Collaboration: KPMG

Transformation of Global Manufacturing Under Way, Fueled by Innovation & Collaboration: KPMG

Low economic growth is driving global manufacturers to seek new approaches in innovation and collaboration, and creating a somewhat surprising shared optimism for expected high-margin growth, according to a new survey report from KPMG International.
Modified date: 6/4/2012
Press release
Positioning for opportunity

Positioning for opportunity

Firms are looking to deepen their relationships with partners, invest in innovation and strengthen their operations to prepare for growth.
Modified date: 5/13/2013
Survey report
The shift to standardization

The shift to standardization

Diversification into new markets & new products will converge toward input & process standardization, enabling efficient coordination & collaboration.
Modified date: 6/18/2012
Survey report
Supply chain strategies that characterize companies’ top operational priorities

Supply chain strategies that characterize companies’ top operational priorities

A critical challenge facing many companies as they seek to promote greater collaboration among their network of partners is achieving a greater level of transparency and communication than many practice now.
Modified date: 5/13/2013
Survey report
New sourcing and demand dynamics

New sourcing and demand dynamics

The US topped this year’s list for expected demand in the next 12 to 24 months, barely edging out China.
Modified date: 6/18/2012
Survey report
Innovation: forging ahead

Innovation: forging ahead

This year’s study finds that the trend towards investment in R&D continues.
Modified date: 5/13/2013
Survey report
Price pressures

Price pressures

Price volatility of raw materials is the number-one challenge for manufacturers for the year ahead intensifying competition & keeping prices down.
Modified date: 6/18/2012
Survey report
Global Manufacturing Outlook 2013: Competitive advantage

Global Manufacturing Outlook 2013: Competitive advantage

KPMG Global Manufacturing Outlook 2013 surveys manufacturers across the world strategies on supply chain, innovation, visibility, transaction activity.
Modified date: 5/14/2013
Survey report
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