State of Manufacturing & Supply Chain: Clean Energy Snapshot
The 10th Annual State of Manufacturing & Supply Chain Report reveals what’s top of mind for manufacturing and supply chain leaders in 2025 and beyond. This year, the report also includes specifics about four key industries: MedTech, Clean Energy, Electric Vehicles, and Robotics.
In 2025, the Clean Energy industry is navigating rising global tensions and supply chain disruptions while also embracing AI advancements, digital manufacturing, and sustainability initiatives.
Clean Energy Manufacturing & Supply Chain Leaders Also Report the Following:
94% believe trade wars will likely escalate in the next few years.
100% say they use AI for supply chain operations.
96% report it’s either ‘very’ or ‘somewhat’ important to implement sustainable practices in 2025.
94% face barriers to new product innovation and introduction.
62% prioritize onshoring as a key supply chain strategy in 2025.
100% say there are benefits, such as faster turnaround time from development to introduction – of working with the same manufacturing partner from prototype to production
83% indicate that weather and climate events have a ‘high’ or ‘marginal’ impact on their supply chain strategy
