Welcome to the fifth annual Wisconsin Manufacturing Report (WMR)

Manufacturing shaped the major part of my professional life for the past four decades. I believe manufacturing is a critical part of any successful country’s economy – spurring economic growth, practical innovation, and the great jobs that support a healthy middle class. One reason Wisconsin is such a great state is that we understand the value of making the things the rest of the world needs.

industry ripple through the rest of our economy. Manufacturers face ongoing worker shortages, supply chain disruptions, uncertain prices, and the impact of new technologies – including AI – on their businesses. It’s a chaotic time with few obvious answers.