Percentage of respondents who agree with statements: 1. My company is well prepared to handle unforeseen future macroeconomic and geopolitical changes. 2. The future global landscape feels more uncertain now than 3 years ago. 5-point scale. Top two = agree.
Optimism returns
– Dave Mackenzie, Managing Principal for Digital, Aurecon, a design, engineering, and advisory firm
Axis: Percentage of respondents who say investments will increase in each area.
Survey question: How do you think your company or organization's investment in these areas will shift in the next 3 years? 5-point scale. Top two = increase.
Cost control
Percent of respondents who selected “very mature” in each process. Survey question: In your company or organization, how mature are the following? 5-point scale.
Digital maturity
Digitally mature D&M companies outpace their peers in a number of important areas.
Survey question: What are the use cases for artificial intelligence (AI) in your company or organization? Select all that apply.
All-in on AI
– Jean-Francois Guiderdoni, Director of Business Development and General Manager, ACWA Robotics, a robotics solutions for water management company
Survey question: What technical or digital skills do you believe your company or organization will be prioritizing when hiring over the next 3 years? Select all that apply.
Upskilling
It is not much of a stretch to say that the D&M industry is in a constant state of digital disruption.
Talent crunch
Leaders at Steelcase, a furniture manufacturer, spend a great deal of time thinking about how to build a positive workplace culture.
Survey question: How influential is the next generation in pressuring your company or organization to create and meet sustainability goals? 5-point scale. Top option = very influential.
Sustainability actions
The next generation of employees is “very influential” in motivating its companies to become more sustainable in the D&M sector.
Business health
Lei Yuan, chief engineer at Chinese iron and steel company China Baowu Design Institute/ Baosteel Engineering & Technology Group Co., Ltd, says the firm has five main areas of focus when it comes to sustainability.
KEY THEME 1
Digitization boosts business resilience amid continued challenges.
KEY THEME 2
Companies tackle talent challenges with upskilling, digitization, and sustainability initiatives.
