Although manufacturing waste is a trillion-dollar problem, it’s also a trillion-dollar opportunity. Solving it requires more than awareness; it demands action. Manufacturers need more than data. They need clarity, speed, and confidence in every decision. That’s where Minitab makes the difference.

Let’s face it: most engineers didn’t go into manufacturing because they love statistics. You did it because you like solving problems, building things that work, and improving how things run. But as manufacturing has become more digital, data has become everyone’s responsibility.

Geopolitical trade policies appear to be more fluid than ever. Recent shifts in U.S. trade policy have introduced significant uncertainty for manufacturers. Not only could potential tariffs reshape the global supply chain, but the rapid fluctuations in policy make it even more difficult to make decisions. Global manufacturers are under pressure to respond quickly, but traditional forecasting tools often fall short when conditions are complex and change rapidly. Simulation offers a powerful alternative.