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As the world continues to shift, manufacturers and distributors have had to contend with new complexities of doing business. Driven by emerging customer preferences and immediate supplier needs, the industry has had to adapt quickly in order to thrive. Customers have  become increasingly drawn to eCommerce platforms as global lockdowns opened up the opportunity for new digital channels. And while supply chain disruptions impacted business operations, it also opened up the door for a new competitive market underpinned by the expansion of  product ranges, and the rise of techniques such as additive manufacturing and 3D printing technologies. As a result, CEOs have had to think about new routes to market, new products and even new processes altogether. Within this zeitgeist, manufacturing and distribution leaders still have three crucial business priorities top of mind. The business has to cut costs while remaining globally competitive, organizational efficiency needs to be impro...