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2026 Manufacturing Predictions – Agility by Design: Where to Simplify. Where to Invest.
May 19 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT
As manufacturers move deeper into 2026, operational excellence is no longer about incremental improvement — it’s about intentionally simplifying where complexity no longer adds value and investing where it does. Margin pressure, complexity creep, and uneven demand are forcing leadership teams to rethink cost to serve, portfolio sprawl, and how agility actually drives performance.
Join BDO’s Manufacturing team for a focused, executive level webcast exploring how leading organizations are sharpening execution by simplifying portfolios, reallocating resources, and building operational flexibility without sacrificing performance. This session examines how manufacturers are deciding what to keep, what to fix, and what to exit —and how those choices directly impact growth, resilience, and capital discipline.
Whether you’re leading operations, advising the C-suite, or navigating board level tradeoffs, this discussion will provide a pragmatic framework for aligning strategy and execution in a year that demands focus and speed.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate where operational complexity is eroding margin and agility.
- Assess cost structures and cost to serve through a simplification lens.
- Distinguish high impact transformation initiatives from operational distractions.
CPE Information
Delivery: Group Internet Based
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Prep: None
Program Level: Basic
Cost: There is no fee to attend this session
Information about CPE Eligibility
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