This survey overview included more than 250 participants, and most results aggregate more than 175 executive contacts as U.S. manufacturers in more than 25 states across the country. Respondents weighed in on a wide range of key strategies and an economic outlook for 2017.

1. 2017 National Manufacturing Outlook and Insights
Strategies to Overcome the Headwinds

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Bill Kelso
Shareholder, LBMC
Audit & Advisory
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About the Respondents

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About the Respondents

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About the Respondents

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Economic Outlook
Sources: IHS Markit, MAPI, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Trading Economics, FRED

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Economic Outlook

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2017 Survey Outlook

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2017 Survey Outlook

10. 2017 Key Strategies
for Success

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Top Priorities for Manufacturers

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R&D Investment

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Capital Expenditures

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Increasing Costs

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Mergers and Acquisitions

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Hiring Trends

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Data and Technology

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