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Explore the findings of a national survey with 947 respondents from various industries, focusing on growth strategies, workforce trends, tax strategies, and risk management in the manufacturing sector. Discover key insights to enhance operational effectiveness and competitiveness in the evolving market landscape.
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The State of Manufacturing: How U.S. Manufacturers Are Competing 2007 Manufacturing & Environmental Conference October 16, 2007 Coralville, IA
Survey Demographics • National survey • 947 respondents • 65% manufacturing – 35% distribution • Coverage across five regions – highest in Midwest • High “C” level participation • 10 industries represented • 78% from $15 million – $500 million in revenue
Business condition Iowa 2007 41.3% 2006 65.6%
Business condition Iowa 2007 = 41.3 2006 = 65.6
Global strategy Iowa = 39.1 vs. 45.9 Iowa = 45.6 vs. 40.1
Health care costs Iowa vs. National Ave. Wellness 57.4 vs. 36.9 Disease Mgmt 23.4 vs. 14.1 Audit TPA’s 12.8 vs. 8.0 Become self-insured 11.9 vs. 0.0
Operating costs Supply chain issues
Risk management • Key risk management programs • Independent audit committee • Assessment to prioritize high-risk areas • Internal audit function • 54% of companies have not implemented any • 13% of companies have implemented all three
Workforce Nationally 63% report expanding/15% report decreasing their workforce in next 18 months vs. 65% expanding and 9% decreasing for Illinois companies
Recap of key findings • Manufacturing and distribution as healthy as 2006 for most segments • More companies rely on domestic vs. international growth strategies • Opportunity exists to improve supply chain management • Make sure to utilize health care cost management programs • Information Technology is increasingly critical • Risk management is not a concern for 54% of companies • Workforce shortages will worsen • Tax savings opportunities are not fully utilized
Contact Information: Tom Murphy RSM McGladrey, Inc. Executive Vice President Manufacturing & Wholesale Distribution 612.376.9226 tom.murphy@rsmi.com