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Supply chain issues, including sourcing bottlenecks, global logistics backlogs, cost pressures, and cyberattacks, will likely remain critical industry challenges in 2023.

Manufacturers indicated that activity declined modestly in many Districts while supply chain disruptions had eased. Manufacturers in many Districts report declining freight costs and prices for commodities, including steel and lumber.

The Office of Financial Research’s 2022 annual report to Congress found an elevated risk to U.S. financial stability throughout FY 2022.

More than 50% of organizations in the DIB aren’t compliant with the basic DFARS requirements.

CxOs and boards recognize that their organization’s ability to generate actionable insights from data is of the highest strategic importance.

Cybercrime effectively uses two strategies to gain access. One is a campaign with broad targets that relies on volume. The other uses surveillance and more selective targeting to increase the rate of return.

There is no sure defense against all these threats. Companies must transparently communicate their investments in security for that trust to be earned and maintained.

The Beige Book November 2022 shows interest rates and inflation continue to weigh on the economy as many expressed uncertainty or increased pessimism concerning the outlook.

Third parties do not present equal exposure, so your tactics are proportional to the level of risk each third party offers your organization.

Economic conditions varied across industries and Districts. Four Districts noted flat activity, and two cited declines. Higher interest rates, inflation, and supply disruptions continue to impact demand. Outlooks grew more pessimistic amidst increasing concerns about weakening demand.

The administration is taking steps to address global competition and revitalize the manufacturing sector. Measures include increasing the resilience of U.S. supply chains and national security, investing in R&D, and training Americans for future jobs.

The combination of rising costs and waning consumer confidence is pushing demand downwards. U.S. supply chain operators must now hope domestic consumers keep spending.

The transfer and sharing of data across borders is an integral part of every economic sector and a critical source of innovation.

The existing empirical literature provides little guidance on how detailed labor market outcomes will change in reaction to a tightening of monetary policy when there is high inflation.

Growth becomes more challenging with the strong headwinds of inflation. 42% of Districts reported a slight to a modest increase in activity, and 42% indicated subtle softening.

Economic activity expanded at a modest pace. Several Districts reported growing signs of a slowdown in demand and concerns over an increased risk of a recession.

Extortion economics; this report highlights the high-growth ransomware business model.

Capacity demands and disruptions force logistics providers to improve the productivity and efficiency of their operations.

2021 was the year when financially motivated cyber crime became a national security issue.

The SEC proposes amendments to require current reporting about material cybersecurity incidents.

This report explores user weaknesses and issues driven by lack of knowledge and poor communication.

In 2021, America experienced an unprecedented increase in cyber attacks and malicious cyber activity.

In 2021, reshoring surged to a record high and exceeded FDI for the second consecutive year.

Friction between buyers and suppliers increases; buyers defer payments to build cash reserves, and order volume declines.

Our perspective and wallet have changed since the close of 2021.

This edition of Road to Next explores the wave of investment and innovation at the intersection of food and technology.

CFOs continue to grapple with how to turn investments for both the enterprise and finance function into digital wins for the organization.

Manufacturing is the largest of the twenty Ohio economic sectors, and the sector GDP in 2020 was $105.3 billion. After California, Texas, and Illinois, this financial contribution ranked fourth in the nation.

Review this business performance update and economic outlook survey conducted among 1,000 C-Suite executives of companies with annual revenues between $10M and $1B.

The findings result from approximately 300 tax and accounting firms throughout the U.S. and rank the top 100.

The WEF 2022 Global Risks Report identifies tensions that will result from diverging trajectories and approaches within and between countries and then examines the risks that could arise from such stresses. This year’s report also highlights the implications of these risks for individuals, governments, and businesses.

Competition within the DIB is vital to the Department for several reasons. When markets are competitive, the Department reaps the benefits through improved cost, schedule, and performance for the products and services needed to support national defense. This document is available for viewing or download.