Sandvik Coromant Report: Manufacturing Has Tools to Transform, Not Always the Habits
Sandvik Coromant first introduced manufacturing wellness in 2023 as a way to describe what a healthy, future-ready manufacturing business looks like. It defines the concept as “the state of resilient, thriving manufacturing companies that have a positive impact on people and societies.”
At its core are eight habits that help manufacturers move from good intentions to measurable progress, from developing people and embracing automation to using data more effectively, reducing waste, working with strong partners and building more circular operations.
The report suggests manufacturers are taking steps to improve, but progress remains uneven. Nearly one in four organizations report having no access to manufacturing or process-related data, while almost half say they do not have a clear understanding of the performance targets set for their teams.
Sustainability is another area where intent is not yet translating into structure, with only 19% of organizations reporting a formal circularity policy. Automation follows a similar pattern. While 69% of respondents report at least some automation in manufacturing operations, other stages remain less advanced.
The research also highlights the value of external partnerships. Organizations that collaborate with third-party partners score significantly higher on overall manufacturing wellness and are more likely to apply efficiency principles consistently.
