Thank you for contributing to the 2026 manufacturing benchmarking study. As a valued participant, you’re invited to an exclusive webinar, where we present key findings from the study and share insights to help you turn the data into strategic action.
Benchmarking is a powerful tool for assessing performance, identifying improvement opportunities and aligning operations with industry best practices. In this session, we’ll explore trending data across core business functions — including operations, finance, sales, forecasting and HR — to provide a clear picture of where the industry stands today and where it’s heading.
These insights will build on the report you’ve already received, adding practical guidance to help your organization stay agile, competitive and aligned with current trends and long-term goals.
Presenters
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Cara Walton
Director
Cara Walton leads Wipfli’s manufacturing benchmarking intelligence tool, overseeing its strategic growth, data acquisition and intelligence gathering. Under her leadership, the tool has analyzed millions of data points from thousands of manufacturers, become the top resource for manufacturing benchmarking with 7+ years of trended data and launched a division for custom market studies across durable goods industries.