Manufacturing chief financial officer outlook

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