The State of the Manufacturing Industry
AI Adoption Surges to 72% in Manufacturing, but only 10% of Manufacturers Have Scaled Across Networks, New Global Study Finds.
Executive Summary
Manufacturing organizations are entering a new phase defined not by incremental digital transformation, but by structural complexity.
The combined pressures of reshoring, supply chain volatility, workforce shortages, cost pressure, and accelerating technological change are reshaping operational priorities.
In this environment, operational excellence has shifted from a competitive differentiator to a prerequisite for survival.
The SOMI 2026 survey
highlights a clear pattern
from the data
Manufacturers are investing aggressively in AI, automation, and reshoring—yet scaled execution, governance maturity, and workforce capability are not advancing at the same pace.
The next phase of manufacturing innovation will not be defined by technology adoption alone, but by the ability to operationalize and scale these capabilities across production environments.
In 2026, competitive advantage will be determined
not by who adopts technology first, but by who integrates, governs, and operationalizes it most effectively.
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