Guidance in an Uncertain Economy: Gauging the Risks Going Forward 2023–2024, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines macroeconomic and industry-specific risks across 2023–2024 using ITR Economics forecasts, government data, and PMMI market indicators. The analysis indicates key focus areas—labor and workforce strategy, including development and retention and knowledge capture; operational resilience through automation and digital-tool adoption, such as version control and data governance; and financial and supply-chain health, including cash management and material-cost trends. Emerging patterns show disinflationary pressures, interest-rate sensitivity, and sectoral divergence from food to durable goods, and charts highlight leading-indicator signals versus historical benchmarks. Download the full report to see where manufacturers are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.
Published by PMMI The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies in June 2023. Based on secondary analysis of government and industry economic series, ITR Economics’ proprietary leading indicators, and PMMI market data collected through March 2023.
