3 Ways ESG Can Become Your Secret Weapon

The 2022 State of Smart Manufacturing revealed the brittle nature of systems, processes, and supply chain solutions that had historically measured as “good enough.” In fact, the 2021 and 2022 State of Smart Manufacturing Reports made clear that the pandemic exposed and exacerbated pre-existing conditions that manufacturers had previously tolerated or used band-aid solutions to address. This year’s respondents overwhelmingly demonstrated the increasing focus on sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policy. Motivated by the desire to show better stewardship, community leadership, and even competitiveness, ESG emerged as a must-address policy. The State of Smart Manufacturing: ESG & Sustainability Edition explores the critical role smart manufacturing plays in driving ESG and sustainability success in manufacturing – and how, together, they can help solve some of the biggest challenges manufacturers are facing.