12 MiMfg Magazine January 2017
2017 Manufacturing Outlook
According to the Annual Michigan Manufacturing Survey conducted between 10 / 31 / 16 and 12 / 12 / 16 , manufacturers remain optimistic about the future but see talent development as a challenge going forward .
Check out these responses for a snapshot of our Michigan manufacturing industry .
“ My business this year was better or slightly better than the previous year .”
66.4 % 55.9 %
Looking Forward
“ I am optimistic about my business for next year .”
52.8 % 55 . 1 %
2016 2017 2016 2017
Total Manufacturing Job Growth Continues
+ 38,900 But at Slower Rate
+ 28,400 + 29,300
+ 17,000 + 16,700
+ 11,300
+ 3,000
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 **
Source : U . S . Bureau of Labor Statistics * through November 2016