Adobe Stock Fictiv report shows manufacturers are moving beyond COVID-19. They’re speeding through a digital transformation while they struggle with concerns over supply chains and labor shortages. Global manufacturing and supply chains were severely disrupted by the COVID-19 global pandemic, forcing companies to adapt and plan for a new business reality. The 2021 State of Manufacturing Report from Fictiv reveals an industry that is quickly rebounding with investments in digital transformation aimed at improving speed, resilience, and sustainability. While concern over supply chain disruption and labor shortages persist, most manufacturers report that lessons from the pandemic have paved the way for innovation.