Amid ongoing geopolitical unrest and the influence of tariff policies on supply chain dynamics, the March 2026 ISM Manufacturing PMI increased slightly to 52.7%, indicating a modest acceleration in manufacturing growth.
With faster timelines, robotics and automation and the need for more structural flexibility, three trends are reshaping how new facilities are designed and built.
The report findings are based on a January 2026 survey of more than 500 supply chain leaders across the U.S., Germany, the UK, France, Australia and New Zealand.
