Industry Insights - Manufacturing and Distribution 3 min read Q4 2025Welcome to the final edition of 2025 featuring our highly anticipated 2026 global top risks report and the accelerating impact of agentic AI on decision-making and operational resilience. You’ll also find our top industry reads to help you move into the new year with clarity and confidence. Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season and a fulfilling new year!Subscribe to quarterly insights Trending Now The Journey Ahead: Talent & Transformation in Manufacturing Join Protiviti for this on-demand webinar series exploring the evolving threat landscape impacting the manufacturing and distribution industry. Discover strategies leaders are using to navigate change, drive transformation, and strengthen operations on the shop floor and beyond. Watch Now Protiviti Spotlight 2026 Executive Perspectives on Top Risks Explore Protiviti’s latest report, Unlocking Opportunity, featuring findings from the 14th annual Executive Perspectives on Top Risks and Opportunities Survey. Discover how business leaders are moving from awareness to action.Read the full report Join the webinar From Automation to Autonomy Our latest AI Pulse Survey shows that nearly one in four organizations have already integrated agentic AI into their operations, underscoring how quickly businesses are embracing AI to enhance decision-making and collaboration. Explore the full results to see how agentic AI is reshaping the business landscape. Read the full report Learn more about Protiviti: BLOG | INSIGHTS | WHO WE ARE Top Industry Reads CFOs Elevate ESG Metrics Amid Regulatory Uncertainty and Changing Sentiment ESG may be less prominent in U.S. regulatory headlines, but CFO priorities tell a different story. Protiviti’s 2025 Finance Trends survey shows ESG metrics and measurement rising in importance, particularly among CFOs, driven by global regulations, investor expectations, and risk management needs. Read more Cyber Crossroads: Navigating OT Security Risks in Manufacturing & Distribution As IT and operational technology systems converge, cyber risks are expanding beyond traditional IT to directly impact manufacturing and distribution operations. Watch this on-demand webinar to explore the evolving OT threat landscape and practical strategies to strengthen cybersecurity. Watch now Setting the 2026 Audit Committee Agenda Amid rapid technological change, evolving regulations, and rising risks in areas like AI, cybersecurity, and data privacy, our latest whitepaper, Setting the 2026 Audit Committee Agenda, outlines the priorities that will shape effective audit committee leadership. Read more Topics Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance Business Performance ESG/Sustainability Artificial Intelligence Industries Manufacturing and Distribution Transportation & Logistics
