Quality leaders are facing unprecedented pressure to improve performance amid workforce challenges, supply chain disruption, rising compliance demands, and increasing cost pressures. The 2026 Pulse of Quality in Manufacturing Survey Report provides a data-driven look at how manufacturers are responding, where they are investing, and which quality initiatives are delivering the greatest business impact. Based on insights from manufacturing professionals across industries, this report helps leaders benchmark their strategies and identify opportunities to strengthen quality, resilience, and operational performance.
63% of manufacturers now see quality as a strategic, company-wide initiative.
74% are navigating workforce shortages or skills gaps.
96% report an impact from tariffs or geopolitical issues.
90% are already using AI or plan to within two years.
*Based on responses from 2,263 manufacturing managers and directors across the U.S., U.K. and Germany.
Download the full 2026 benchmark report.
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Brooklyn Army Terminal (BAT) began as a World War II-era military supply base. Today it is New York City’s largest publicly owned industrial campus, with 59 waterfront acres, more than 4 million square feet and over 100 businesses. In this episode of Industry Insights, Bridget Chansakul, Vice President of Leasing & Portfolio Management at NYCEDC, explains what space is available and what’s planned for the 250,000+ square feet of new industrial space in Building A. She also covers how the ferry, parking and on-site childcare help tenants hire and keep workers, along with workforce partnerships, City incentives for manufacturers and where BAT is headed next.
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