Highlights
37% will increase investment in U.S. expansion
68% expect revenue to increase
63% expect profitability to increase
--> 25% expect their profitability to increase by at least 10% this year
To grow revenue
52% will enhance customer relationships
51% will introduce new products/services
39% will implement dynamic pricing strategies
To improve profitability
44% will invest in automation
43% will optimize procurement processes
43% will reevaluate pricing strategies
Barriers to using data to drive business decisions
34% report lack of a codified data security program
32% cite data quality and/or governance issues
29% say lack of leadership buy-in/support for technology initiatives
Supply chain challenges
42% supply continuity, access to materials
16% reshoring/nearshoring production
13% increased tariffs on imports to the U.S.
11% rising input costs
11% labor disruptions
8% demand uncertainty
Supply chain technology investments
48% advanced planning and scheduling system
43% software to identify, map suppliers and supply chain risks
32% artificial intelligence tools for sourcing, supply chain management
26% warehouse management system
25% sourcing, e-procurement, or spend management software
25% manufacturing execution system including smart sensors
Source: https://www.bdo.com/insights/industries/manufacturing/2025-bdo-manufacturing-cfo-outlook-survey
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