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Manufacturers are operating in one of the most volatile environments we’ve seen in decades.

Costs are changing fast.
Competition is intense.
Supply chains are shifting.
Labor is tighter, and getting older, at the same time younger workers expect better technology and real-time visibility.

That combination is forcing a fundamental shift in how manufacturers operate.

The organizations that are winning right now aren’t trying to control the global market.
They’re focusing on what they can control:

• Faster decision-making on the shop floor
• Better visibility inside their four walls
• Right-sized teams, not too many, not too few
• Technology that actually helps frontline operators do their jobs

AI, automation, and modern platforms only matter if they help manufacturers become more agile, more resilient, and faster to respond when conditions change.

That’s what we’re seeing shape manufacturing today, and it’s what we’ll continue to break down on the Ground Control Podcast for leaders navigating uncertainty without relying on hype.