Are microfactories the future for the manufacturing sector?
Mar 4, 2024 · Building the factories of the future Microfactories certainly look like the factories of the future, but how does a manufacturer know if it should change its entire operational setup in this way? …
What are lighthouse factories and how are they shaping manufacturing ...
Sep 17, 2020 · 10 new manufacturing sites have joined the World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse Network. There are now 54 ‘Lighthouses’, the world’s most advanced factories, which are leading the …
Factories are no longer the sure route to prosperity. Here's why
Aug 26, 2019 · For many years, the traditional route out of poverty for developing countries involved a shift from farming to manufacturing. But in today's world, that's no longer the case.
Safety is becoming a strategic advantage in manufacturing
Sep 16, 2025 · Manufacturers make workplace safety a talent magnet and productivity driver, using smart tech and human-centric design to boost retention and resilience.
How is the Internet of Things' value set to change by 2030? | World ...
Nov 17, 2021 · Image: Mckinsey and Company We estimate that China’s share of IoT economic value from factories could be higher than either developed or emerging markets by 2030. Today, China is …
Does the US have enough steel workers? | World Economic Forum
Jul 28, 2025 · The US has raised tariffs on steel imports to 50% to defend its steelmaking sector. It says the move could create more jobs – but, amid skills shortages, would there be enough skilled workers …
Made in China 2025 set the tempo of China’s industrial ambitions
Jun 26, 2025 · In smart factories, AI optimizes energy consumption, predicts maintenance needs, and fine-tunes production in real time. In logistics, it orchestrates fleets and warehouses with near …
Why should manufacturers embrace AI agents now?
Jan 22, 2025 · To succeed, manufacturers must embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and its latest advancement – AI agents – which push the boundaries of innovation and transform factories. The …
4 solutions to help reduce carbon emissions from industrial clusters
Mar 4, 2021 · To help countries achieve net-zero – this new 4-step framework can reduce carbon emissions by up to 40% in European industrial clusters by 2030.
6 countries successfully growing their manufacturing – and what they ...
Jan 20, 2025 · Global challenges are rewiring supply chains and manufacturing companies are rethinking their operations. From Brazil to Singapore, here's how six countries are managing the shift.