The relationship between manufacturing companies and their customers is being revolutionized by various marketing and customer experience trends. Gone are the days when word-of-mouth marketing practices and a firm handshake were enough to win new customers and seal the deal.

In a capital-intensive industry like manufacturing, planning is everything.

 
The manufacturing industry has evolved in recent years, thanks to new technologies, methods and consumer needs and demands. Even so, one fact remains the same: manufacturing and distribution is a capital-intensive industry with large capital expenditures.

In recent years, the route to becoming a small business manufacturer has become very accessible and has seen promising growth.

Over the past decade, the manufacturing industry has experienced massive changes and some remarkable gains. Steady industry growth was a trend for manufacturers in 2018, with an increase of 1.1 million jobs over the last eight years.