CHICAGO — June 24, 2019 — Manufacturers face a barrage of cybersecurity threats today, and half of companies have fallen victim to at least one data breach during the past 12 months, according to the 2019 Manufacturing and Distribution Report from professional services firm Sikich. Of the 50% of respondents who said their companies experienced data breaches, 11% said they had experienced “major” breaches. Still, executives believe their companies can thwart attacks. A majority (54%) said they are “extremely” or “very” confident in the ability of their companies to prevent or minimize the impact of data breaches.
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In this episode, I sat down with Beejan Giga, Director | Partner and Caleb Emerson, Senior Results Manager at Carpedia International. We discussed the insights behind their recent Industry Today article, “Thinking Three Moves Ahead” and together we explored how manufacturers can plan more strategically, align with their suppliers, and build the operational discipline needed to support intentional, sustainable growth. It was a conversation packed with practical perspectives on navigating a fast-changing industry landscape.