3 megatrends for the factories of the future - World Economic Forum
Jan 10, 2019 · A new report from the World Economic Forum identifies factories of the future that are reshaping manufacturing through the early adoption of game-changing technologies.
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? …
5 trends that are set to transform factories in 2026
AI is transforming manufacturing - but while technology may define what’s possible, it’s people who drive adoption, speed, and impact. The World Economic Forum has gathered data from its Global …
Factories that Think - The World Economic Forum
Jan 22, 2026 · From AI-assisted design to digitally enabled sustainability, manufacturing is being re-engineered as a living system. What strategies will define the next generation of globally competitive …
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 …
Supply chain and manufacturing transformation: Key takeaways from …
Jan 30, 2025 · As Anish Shah, CEO of Mahindra Group, explained during the Keeping up with Smart Factories session, their digital transformation has enabled real-time production rerouting, predictive …
This is how a smart factory actually works | World Economic Forum
Jun 25, 2019 · Connected factories track the location of labour, materials, machines, and moveable assets in real time. IIoT digitizes the production environment by integrating the Manufacturing …
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.
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.
Made in China 2.0: The future of global manufacturing?
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 …