NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A new manufacturing workforce study shows employees are highly satisfied and optimistic about the industry — but most did not plan to enter it, highlighting a growing “discovery gap” that continues to limit the talent pipeline.
CHICAGO—
After years of disruption-driven investment, manufacturers are entering 2026 with a narrower focus: stabilizing operations, extracting more value from existing assets and managing with fewer skilled workers, according to a new study examining the industry.
Resilient supply chains are fundamental to our national security and economic prosperity. The pandemic-induced collapse of global supply chains has launched a national movement to strengthen domestic manufacturing.
McKinsey & Co. surveyed more than 365,000 employees at 161 companies worldwide. The survey assessed how various organizational and leadership characteristics affect a company’s health.
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