Recently I came across the PriceWaterhouseCoopers U.S. CEO Survey and watched several videos about leadership challenges for manufacturers. The speakers talked about new and old trends they’re focused on as company leaders, as well as several trends that could apply to small and medium-sized manufacturers.

The top five leadership challenges in the survey included:
• Harnessing digital media
• Integrating diversity of the workforce
• Technology adoption in manufacturing
• Developing emerging markets
• Partnering

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