It's important for those in business to pay attention to the relevant research surrounding their field, as the media can sometimes blow certain statistics out of proportion. A recent press release from The Boston Consulting Group has investigated the state of the manufacturing industry in the United States and presented the data that we are in a prime place for companies to begin acting to improve performance in this area.

The release heralds a new report out by the group that presents a number of facts surrounding recent manufacturing efforts. One of its major points seems to be arguing against the idea that there is a "skills gap" when it comes to manufacturers in this country. As it shows, this holds only for certain regions, Indiana apparently not being one of them, and losses in terms of labor in this area overall are minimal.

However, the report did also assert that companies would have to take steps to ensure that manufacturing stays strong. Integrating business management software solutions might be a way to better sort out disparities within a business and direct resources to where they are most needed.

"Is the U.S. really facing a manufacturing-skills crisis?" the report says. "We believe such fears are overblown—at least for the near term. Our research finds little evidence of a meaningful and persistent skills gap in most parts of the U.S., including in its most important manufacturing zones."

Paying attention to these patterns can be a key part of proper planning for manufacturing enterprises, and with the right manufacturing software installed, the way forward could be made even clearer.