Manufacturing and Distribution Oggi l'industria manifatturiera affronta sfide uniche e complesse su scala globale. Anche le organizzazioni più piccole devono gestire fornitori e servizi logistici dislocati in varie geografie, nonché rispettare vincoli normativi e regolamentari che variano da paese a paese. Se da un lato le aziende cercano modi nuovi di progettare, produrre e distribuire i manufatti, dall’altro devono garantire che innovazione e cambiamento generino un valore sostenibile e duraturo.Queste sfide forniscono alle aziende l’opportunità di guardare oltre il breve termine, per costruire vantaggi competitivi di lungo periodo.Protiviti collabora con i leader di settore per navigare l’incertezza, la dinamicità e la complessità del contesto attuale con maggior sicurezza e fiducia. Puntiamo a comprendere i punti di forza, i rischi e le opportunità uniche della tua organizzazione e gli obiettivi futuri da perseguire.Con il supporto di un team multidisciplinare di professionisti, in grado di adattarsi alle tue specifiche esigenze e alla tua cultura aziendale, collaboriamo per costruire soluzioni personalizzate, che massimizzano le possibilità di successo. Survey January 22, 2026 5 min read 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. Read more Sfide e opportunità del Settore In Protiviti, abbiamo costruito team multidisciplinari che, combinando le competenze dei servizi offerti, consentono ai clienti di affrontare le complessità e rispondere con successo alle sfide del settore della produzione e della distribuzione. What we do Challenges and opportunities Our services Sectors we serve Insights Leadership I nostri servizi per il settore Manufacturing & Distribution Aiutiamo i nostri clienti a gestire le sfide critiche del business per affrontare il futuro con fiducia e consapevolezza. Ecco alcune delle priorità di settore che aiutiamo ad indirizzare e gestire. Pro Briefcase Cybersecurity As a result of their global connectivity, manufacturing and distribution companies face cybersecurity threats from multiple fronts. This can impact operations as well as the front and back office. We equip clients with the proper tools to protect against today’s most complex and innovative threats. Protiviti provides a holistic approach that defines what is most important to you, helping you to protect yourself and also react quickly when a breach occurs. Pro Building office Digital Transformation Smart use of technology helps manufacturing and distribution companies better manage what they do and how they do it—with the added benefit of digitising products and services to meet customer needs. We help you align people, processes, and technology to transform your organisation and help you face a fast-changing future with confidence. Pro Document Consent Business Intelligence For manufacturing and distribution companies, data is an asset. But it’s often challenging to identify and capture the right information to create business insights. Improving how you understand, organise, and leverage your data is a business imperative. Protiviti takes a pragmatic, personalised approach to data solutions. We tailor solutions that fit your organisation, enhancing business value through more efficient collection, distribution, and usage of information. Pro Document Files Supply Chain Optimisation and Resiliency For manufacturing and distribution companies, data is an asset. But it’s often challenging to identify and capture the right information to create business insights. Improving how you understand, organise, and leverage your data is a business imperative. Protiviti takes a pragmatic, personalised approach to data solutions. We tailor solutions that fit your organisation, enhancing business value through more efficient collection, distribution, and usage of information. Pro Document Stack Cost and Performance Management In today’s competitive global environment, the ability to make and manage smart capital investments, run efficient back-office operations, and manage cash flow are critical. We help you identify and implement cost management efforts that drive performance—in both good and more challenging times. Pro Legal Briefcase Transactions, Mergers, and Acquisitions Manufacturing and distribution companies seek three types of transactions to transform their businesses: Mergers or acquisitions to expand the scope of operations or value chain, divestitures to focus on core competencies, or capital infusions from the public or private markets. In all these situations, we provide independent advisory and due diligence services, helping you maximise value today and position you for success in the future. Pro Workflow Flowchart Evolution of Internal Controls The demands on internal audit and finance functions continue to increase. Organisations today need not only accurate reporting but also insights to improve the business. We focus on helping you increase confidence with an evolving governance structure through world-class internal audit and finance functions. We help our clients face a range of modern challenges Prodotti industriali Aiutiamo le aziende che producono e distribuiscono prodotti per l’industria - dai macchinari e apparecchiature industriali, all'aerospaziale e difesa, alle infrastrutture, ecc. - ad affrontare le nuove sfide connesse all’Industria 4.0 e alla connessa trasformazione e automazione dei processi, ai conseguenti impatti sull’organizzazione del lavoro e sulla competenza delle persone, alla resilienza delle catene di fornitura, alla sicurezza e scalabilità delle infrastrutture e sistemi IT. Sfide che, per essere affrontate con successo, richiedono risposte strutturate, tempo e investimenti. Achieve greater confidence Distribuzione Aiutiamo gli operatori che offrono servizi logistici e di gestione dei magazzini ad adottare tecnologie intelligenti per l’automazione delle operazioni e per la raccolta e analisi avanzata dei dati, allo scopo di migliorare l’efficienza dei processi, ridurre i costi di gestione e garantire una maggior resilienza della catena di fornitura. Achieve greater confidence Deliver solutions to address operational challenges Materiali e prodotti chimici Serviamo una gamma diversificata di clienti che operano nel settore chimico: dai prodotti chimici industriali e speciali, alle vernici e adesivi, ai pesticidi e fertilizzanti, ai materiali da costruzione, ai prodotti in vetro, ceramica, cemento, ecc. I nostri team multidisciplinari forniscono soluzioni consulenziale e tecnologiche per affrontare le sfide tipiche del settore, connesse alla pressione sui costi, alle strategie di sourcing, alle decisioni di offshoring, nearshoring e onshoring, alle aspettative di sostenibilità ambientale e sociale degli stakeholders. Featured insights INSIGHTS PAPER Enhancing Operational Technology Efficiency and Risk Mitigation through PMO Partnerships 7 min read Upgrade SCADA systems and leverage PMO partnerships to enhance operational technology efficiency and risk mitigation, driving innovation and ensuring regulatory compliance. NEWSLETTER Money Well Spent? Capturing AI’s Elusive ROI 2 min read Discover insights on capturing AI’s ROI in this edition of Board Perspectives, featuring expert advice on navigating the complexities of AI investment. WHITEPAPER Setting the 2026 Audit Committee Agenda 4 min read As organisations grapple with rapid technological change, evolving regulations, and increasing risks in areas like AI, cybersecurity, and data privacy, audit committees are being called on to broaden their view of enterprise risk and governance. With... SURVEY From Automation to Autonomy - The Capabilities and Complexities of AI Agents | AI Pulse - Vol.3 7 min read Protiviti's AI Survey 3.0 reveals organisations are using Agentic AI to enhance decisions, improve efficiency and shape the future. SURVEY Bridging the GENERATIONAL AI GAP: Unlocking productivity for all generations 4 min read Download Protiviti and LSE’s Generations Survey 2025 to explore how AI, Gen AI, and diverse teams are redefining productivity and leadership. 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In Protiviti Italia dalla fondazione (anno 2004) come Director e poi dal 2006 come Managing Director, ha maturato la propria precedente esperienza professionale in primari network di ... Scopri di più Cristina Peano Cristina Peano è Managing Director presso il nostro ufficio di Milano ed è responsabile della Service Line Internal Audit e Regulatory Compliance all’interno dell’Industry Product & Service. Cristina ha iniziato la sua carriera ... Scopri di più