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title: New Report Explores Quality’s Strategic Role in Manufacturing
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# New Report Explores Quality’s Strategic Role in Manufacturing

by [ETQ, a part of Hexagon](https://blog.aiag.org/author/etq-a-part-of-hexagon) | Jun 13, 2025

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Curious how manufacturing organizations across sectors are addressing global challenges including labor shortages, safety events, recalls, supplier quality, and the advent of AI?

The newly released [**2025 Pulse of Quality in Manufacturing**](https://blog.etq.com/pulse-of-quality-in-mfg-2025?utm_source=asq&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2025-EM-ASQ-Pulse-of-Quality-in-Manufacturing-2025) report from ETQ, a part of Hexagon, offers survey-based insights into these issues and more, based on input from 750 quality leaders and project managers in the U.S., U.K., and Germany.

Key findings include:

- **Labor shortages continue to impact quality,** production efficiency, and product integrity.
- **Product recalls are on the rise —** 75% of manufacturers reported a product recall in the past five years, up from 73% in 2024.
- **AI adoption is accelerating** as manufacturers look to automation to boost efficiency and accuracy.
- **Investment in quality is growing** as it becomes a critical business driver.
- **Safety concerns remain high**, with 48% of manufacturers saying safety incidents have increased in the past five years.

Highlighting a gap between perceived and actual quality in manufacturing today, this report provides actionable insights into technology, workforce strategies, and data-driven approaches manufacturers can leverage to enhance quality in 2025 and beyond.

[**Get your copy**](https://blog.etq.com/pulse-of-quality-in-mfg-2025?utm_source=asq&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2025-EM-ASQ-Pulse-of-Quality-in-Manufacturing-2025) today to learn more.

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