Publications
Digital factories 2020-shaping the future of manufacturing
June 05, 2017
Our research shows that leading industrial companies are already investing in rolling out digital solutions. In this report, we provide an overview of how far industrial companies have come and what challenges they face.
Global industrial manufacturing M&A deals insights: Q1 2017
April 20, 2017
After three consecutive quarters of growth, M&A activity in the sector took a step back in Q1 17. Deal value dropped by 13% compared to Q4 16; however, this was significantly lower than the 35% decline in value seen on a global cross-sector basis over the same period.
From the plant floor to the top floor: doing great work together
June 08, 2016
All the industrial manufacturing expertise of PwC is brought together with one focus – you, the client. Read on for how PwC’s capabilities can help manufacturing companies succeed.
Industry 4.0: Building the digital enterprise
May 06, 2016
The industrial manufacturing cut highlights 423 executives across all 26 countries. It goes to the heart of company thinking on the progress of Industry 4.0. The study explores the benefits of digitising your company’s horizontal and vertical value chain, as well as building your digital product & service portfolio.
Reimagining industrial manufacturing operations
February 23, 2016
Manufacturers are refining everything, from the way they produce goods to how they engage with customers—and operations is leading the way.
2016 industrial manufacturing trends
January 21, 2016
Despite market uncertainty, manufacturers must weather the risk that comes with embracing new technologies.
Influence of megatrends at top leading manufacturing companies
January 06, 2016
Megatrends offer opportunities for manufacturing companies to grow. To succeed, companies must be adaptable to the emerging needs of a changing world.
Industrial manufacturing CEOs challenge the COO agenda
March 30, 2015
The changing shift in focus of COOs in the industrial manufacturing sector based off of PwC’s 18th Annual Global CEO Survey.
Talent management in manufacturing: The need for a fresh approach
December 15, 2014
PwC’s view on the talent gap in the manufacturing industry today. Get the right talent strategies to move your business forward.
Rethinking innovation in industrial manufacturing: Are you up for the challenge?
January 15, 2014
Rethinking innovation in industrial manufacturing: are you up to the challenge?, is a companion paper to PwC’s thorough survey report on innovation, Breakthrough innovation and growth. It explores the impact that innovation has on growth and examines how leading companies are making innovation work for their organisations. PwC surveyed 249 industrial manufacturing companies across 20 countries.
Transfer pricing for industrial products companies
October 23, 2013
What are the transfer pricing and supply chain implications of mergers and acquisitions for industrial products and services companies? PwC explores the trends.
Industrial manufacturing: Mexico Maquila BEPS scrutiny: PwC
September 17, 2013
In addition to measures proposed in the tax bill presented last September 8th the new head of the Large Taxpayer section of the SAT (Oscar Molina) announced that Mexican authorities have started taking specific actions on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) under a pre-defined action plan, through including anti-avoidance measures in respect of maquila and other business restructurings.
Customer Collaboration Designs Excellence
May 06, 2011
The EC “Green Paper on the future of EU VAT – Towards a simpler, more robust and efficient VAT system” provides a once in a lifetime opportunity for Industrial Products companies to help shape future reforms.
Manufacturing Excellence: Capturing growth markets
January 13, 2011
In this paper, we highlight some examples of manufacturing companies who are already building plants, working with local partners and governments, conducting research – and most importantly, generating significant sales – in key emerging markets. We take a look at why they’ve been successful, and what we think is likely to happen next .
