Sandvik Coromant Releases Manufacturing Wellness Report
The findings reveal an industry wellness score of 49 out of 100 based on a survey of nearly 1,000 global manufacturers.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Manufacturing
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Sandvik Coromant has released its first manufacturing wellness report, revealing that the industry scores just 49 out of 100. The report assesses nearly 1,000 global manufacturers to determine how prepared businesses are for future demands.
Why it matters
The report introduces the concept of manufacturing wellness to define what makes a business healthy and future-ready. It identifies significant gaps in data access and performance clarity that are currently hindering global industrial efficiency.
Nearly one in four organizations lack access to process-related data, and only 19% have implemented a formal circularity policy. The analysis is based on 28 specific questions that manufacturers can answer in approximately 10 minutes.
The players
Sandvik Coromant
This is a global supplier of cutting tools, tooling solutions, and services for the metal cutting industry.
The details
Sandvik Coromant developed eight habits to help organizations track their manufacturing wellness progress. Many firms are now looking to third-party partnerships to improve their performance scores and bridge the gap in process-related transparency.
Timeline
Sandvik Coromant introduced the manufacturing wellness concept in 2023.
The official report was released in October 2026.
Market Landscape
This wellness report highlights the struggle of manufacturers to meet industry 4.0 digital transformation standards, signaling a persistent gap in operational readiness. It positions the current industry landscape as one where data accessibility is the primary differentiator for competitive growth.
Business leaders can use the findings to evaluate their own operational health against global benchmarks. Organizations that adopt the eight habits may see improved efficiency through better data management and clear performance targets.
The takeaway
Manufacturing wellness is increasingly defined by the ability to access data and implement clear circularity policies. Businesses can start improving their scores by identifying which of the eight key habits they have yet to formalize in their operations.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest developments in the Manufacturing sector.
More information
To evaluate your own business operations, you can take a manufacturing wellness assessment on the company portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Fabricating and Metalworking.
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