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Industrial Manufacturing evolution: traditional to smart industrials

Manufacturers of goods—from traditional products to the latest technology—are adjusting to new consumer needs, government regulations, and global trade policies.

Industrial manufacturing

Smarter choices. Better outcomes.

Marketplace disruptors create the need for manufacturers to transform their business models, processes, and technologies. Competing effectively, preserving advantages and unlocking value require a move from traditional means to smarter, more resilient practices. The trending disruptors include business tax reform, customer experience, cybersecurity strategy, environmental regulations, growth strategy, infrastructure funding, new competitive entrants, technology risk, third-party risk-management, and trade policies.

Our experience can help you:

  • Restructure for greater resilience

  • Build digital acceleration

  • Design agile models to help manage shifting business winds

  • Prepare for tax-driven changes

  • Drive  environmental, social, and governance achievements.

As the latest industrial revolution continues through industry 4.0, we can help:

  • Manage and enhance your processes and supply chain

  • Collect data from your factory floor

  • Track production, downtime, uptime, quality, and maintenance insights

  • Share data analytics with decision makers in real time.

Companies that recalibrate early and quickly will be a step ahead of their competition.

Future-proof your company

KPMG provides cross-functional collaboration and industry insights

We can help you transform customer-facing activities and operating models by leveraging intelligent automation and advanced data analytics to align back offices, shop floors, and supply chains. Our innovative approaches and alliances create value by improving your customers’ experiences and deliver growth, cash flow, and consistency.

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People make the difference

Our Industrial Manufacturing (IM) professionals help clients make better decisions today to create the greatest impact tomorrow.
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Our industry experience provides insights

KPMG industry specialists have the experience and resources to provide you with the insights you need to meet current challenges and make informed decisions for the future.
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Our global network can help prepare you for disruptions

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Our global network can help prepare you for disruptions

The COVID-19 pandemic is still snarling supply chains and the Russia-Ukraine war is raising energy and transportation costs. We can help you manage known disruptions and prepare for what may happen next.
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What is top of mind for large manufacturing CEOs for 2024?

Facing a low-growth environment, industrial manufacturing CEOs remain keenly focused on the twin transformations underway around digitization and ESG.

KPMG Industrial Manufacturing CEO Outlook

CEOs keenly focused on transformations around digitization and ESG

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Explore our insights about 2023 impacts, economic conditions, and trends facing the industry.

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Advance Smart Manufacturing

To stay competitive and future-proof investments, industrial manufacturers must invest in smart technologies – and even smarter practices.

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From traditional to smart industrials

Generate ROI with an accelerated transition to smart.

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KPMG generative AI survey report: Industrial manufacturing

Discover how AI can accelerate the transition to "smart" and gain first-mover advantage.

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Progress on Earth and above

Automotive, transportation, aerospace and defense companies play a critical role in moving the United States and the world forward. KPMG has been supporting these vital industries for decades with insights and analytics.
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Aerospace and defense insights
  • Aerospace and defense insights
    Aerospace and defense (A&D) companies face changing market dynamics, supply chain challenges, merger and acquisition impacts, increased competition, and worrisome geopolitics. Our professionals have significant experience working with A&D clients across the globe.
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  • Electric vehicles on the road to the future
    With the accelerating adoption of electric vehicles and other changes in auto design, the automotive semiconductor market could reach $250 billion by 2040. Our experienced IM professionals can help you prepare for this growth and other major shifts in transportation.
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Explore client stories​

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Optimizing the impact of digital transformation
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Optimizing the impact of digital transformation

KPMG helped CST Industries optimize Microsoft Dynamics 365 to better meet business objectives.

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Strategic decisions for a smarter supply chain network

KPMG helped a growing diversified manufacturer define an optimal distribution network, efficiently positioning raw materials and finished goods.

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Read about how we help clients enhance their customer experience, improve business performance, and drive new revenue streams—then let us do the same for you. ​

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Meet our team

For traditional manufacturing, new technologies, A&D, or automotive, KPMG can help you manage disruptions and find new opportunities.

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Claudia Saran
U.S. Sector Leader, Industrial Manufacturing, KPMG US
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Partner, Audit Sector Leader – Industrial Manufacturing, KPMG US
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Thomas A Theodoropoulos
Partner, Tax, Business Tax Services, KPMG US
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Claudia Saran
U.S. Sector Leader, Industrial Manufacturing, KPMG US
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John Walker
Partner, Audit Sector Leader – Industrial Manufacturing, KPMG US
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Thomas A Theodoropoulos
Partner, Tax, Business Tax Services, KPMG US
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