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MiMfg Magazine
March 2018
2018 Manufacturing Outlook
Over the last ten years, Michigan has gone from a state on the brink of collapse to the
Comeback State. The 2018 Michigan Manufacturing Survey was conducted from 1/20/18
to 2/16/18 and included responses from all areas of industry. Check out the data below
for insight into manufacturing’s 2018 outlook, the industry’s top challenges and more.
Top Three Business Challenges
I am optimistic about my business for next year.
53%
82%
100%
2018
2018
Growing revenue,
increasing profit or
33 improving sales
75%
50%
25%
0%
% •
55%
2017
53%
2016
36%
7
6
201
%
• 41
2018
Benefits and
health care
36%
2016
201
2017
• 20
17
6
201
2018
%
• 43
78%
2018
66%
Talent, workforce
development
• 20
17
•
016
2
56%
Association Satisfaction
MMA is a
reliable source
for information.
MMA understands
the issues important
to manufacturers.
93%
94%
agree
agree
MMA values my
membership.
81%
agree
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