Insight Search Search Submit Sort by: Relevance Date Search Sort by Relevance Date Order Asc Desc Survey April 17, 2025 Manufacturing and distribution risk insights Key findings from the 2025 report on Top RisksThe manufacturing and distribution (M&D) sector is no stranger to disruption. In an industry that depends on intricate supply chains, global markets and technological evolution, uncertainty is a given. Each year, our Top Risks Survey provides a snapshot of the challenges M&D executives anticipate in both the near- and long-term. Results from… Newsletter December 17, 2025 Industry Insights - Manufacturing and Distribution In this first edition of the year, we explore the shifting landscape shaping manufacturing and distribution. From escalating OT security risks to the growing impact of AI and ongoing modernisation efforts, leaders are balancing new challenges with significant opportunities. Inside, you’ll find insights from this year’s Top Risks and Opportunities report, guidance on strengthening OT resilience,… Whitepaper August 31, 2023 Technical Debt and Innovation Trends in Manufacturing and Distribution By Sharon Lindstrom - Global Leader, Manufacturing and Distribution Industry Practice, ProtivitiBy the numbers: Overall, organisations today spend an average of 30% of their IT budgets on and invest a fifth of their IT human resources in technical debt management.This research, based on a global survey of more than 1,000 CIOs, CTOs and other technology leaders, underscores the burden created by… Survey January 22, 2026 Industry 4.0 and beyond: Addressing cyber, talent and AI opportunities in manufacturing and distribution Protiviti’s 2026 Top Risks Report examines how AI, digital risk and supply-chain disruption are redefining the manufacturing and distribution industry. Podcast June 20, 2023 Agile Factories: Building Flexibility and Adaptability in Manufacturing – with Robert Giacobbe, Sharon Lindstrom and David Petrucci As manufacturing organisations assess new ways to innovate and transform their operations, one area they continue to explore is the development of agile factories. In this episode, we talk with Protiviti Managing Directors Sharon Lindstrom, David Petrucci and Robert Giacobbe. Together, they explore the concept of agile factories and the importance of building flexibility and adaptability in the… Podcast Transcript June 29, 2023 Transcript | Agile Factories: Building Flexibility and Adaptability in Manufacturing – with Robert Giacobbe, Sharon Lindstrom and David Petrucci As manufacturing organisations assess new ways to innovate and transform their operations, one area they continue to explore is the development of agile factories. In this episode, we talk with Protiviti Managing Directors Sharon Lindstrom, David Petrucci and Robert Giacobbe. Together, they explore the concept of agile factories and the importance of building flexibility and adaptability in the… Client Story November 18, 2022 Insurance Distribution Firm Positions Itself for Successful IPO and Global Expansion with Finance and Technology Transformation An award-winning, entrepreneurial insurance distribution and risk management firm serving more than 1.2 million clients was facing multiple challenges as it prepared to launch an initial public offering (IPO). The company was experiencing massive growth through the acquisition of as many as 20 companies per year. Its leadership was innovating the industry with a vision to expand internationally,… Blogs February 18, 2022 The Why and How of ESG for Manufacturing Companies Manufacturing companies still wondering whether an environmental, social and governance (ESG) programme is necessary have one thing in common: They’re losing valuable time. If companies want to maintain a competitive advantage and thrive in the future, they must begin to prioritise ESG efforts now. Several leading companies across industry sectors are well-advanced in their ESG efforts and they… Client Story September 24, 2024 Enhancing Cyber Resilience Strategies in Global Manufacturing with the FAIR Methodology Protiviti helps a global manufacturer enhance cyber resilience strategies with a Factor Analysis of Information Risk (FAIR) quantification programme. Blogs October 21, 2024 AI Can Revolutionise Manufacturing Efficiency Adapting new technologies to manufacturing applications and processes is often a challenge – and, particularly with AI, there is no easy button to push. Load More
