Grassi’s 2026 Manufacturing & Distribution Technology Pulse Survey Report explores how manufacturers and distributors across New York and New Jersey are evaluating technology investments, measuring business value and preparing for what’s next. Based on responses from more than 80 business owners, executives and senior leaders, the report offers benchmarking insights into technology maturity, investment priorities and the challenges organizations face in turning those investments into measurable outcomes.
Key Findings
- Technology investments deliver tangible business value, with 71% of respondents reporting measurable or significant value.
- Technology maturity continues to evolve, with 43% of organizations scaling technology across functions and just 7% embedding it enterprise-wide.
- Artificial intelligence is the leading investment priority, with 61% of respondents planning to prioritize AI investments over the next 18 months.
- Data integration remains a key focus, with only 23% of organizations reporting fully integrated enterprise data with real-time visibility.
- Execution is a greater challenge than ROI, with just 4% of organizations citing unclear ROI as their biggest obstacle compared to budget constraints and legacy systems.
