Reports

2022 KANSAS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY QUESTIONNAIRE RESULTS

Kansas is a manufacturing state.  The contributions manufacturing provides are critical to the economic success of Kansas.  With that in mind, Kansas Manufacturing Solutions conducts an annual questionnaire to better understand the needs, challenges, and opportunities of manufacturers in Kansas. 

The results are distributed to manufacturing influencers in Kansas to encourage the development of programs, services, and resources to support manufacturers' opportunities.   

The results of the 2022 Kansas Manufacturing Industry Questionnaire have been compiled and are available HERE.     

Key findings of the 2022 report include:

  1. To combat domestic and global competition, manufacturers are focusing on producing better quality products.
  2. Manufacturers were asked what will restrict their ability to grow over the next five years. The 2022 results were similar to 2021’s questionnaire results:
    1. Raw material costs
    2. Labor costs
    3. Workforce availability
    4. Energy costs
  3. The most implemented initiatives are EPR systems, safety programs, cybersecurity, social media marketing, and employee wellness programs.  While the least implemented initiatives are primarily associated with Industry 4.0
  4. Most manufacturers (90%) agree it is difficult to attract qualified candidates to fill open positions.
  5. 97% of the participating manufacturers felt confident about the future of their company.

 

 

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Manufacturers had the chance to make a real impact on how key stakeholders in manufacturing make decisions in the future. KMS appreciates the time the manufacturers took from their busy schedules to participate in the questionnaire.   

The 2023 Kansas Manufacturing Industry Questionnaire survey period will begin in mid-October, 2023.