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The increasing volatility of global supply chains is driving interest in microfactories and distributed manufacturing. Manufacturers aim to improve production flexibility, reduce reliance on lengthy logistics routes, and enhance resilience in times of disruption. Traditionally, manufacturing networks have been optimized for centralized production, ...

This study provides a strategic analysis of Qatar's transportation and logistics market, covering 19 key industries. It also provides current logistics spend and its breakup by segment - transportation, warehousing, freight forwarding, and value-added logistics services - for each industry. In addition, the study provides revenue forecasts for the ...

This study provides strategic analysis of Oman's logistics market, covering about 12 key industries including automotive, engineering goods, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, apparel, oil & gas, food, electronics and metals. It also provides a comprehensive analysis of the total logistics expenditure and its breakup by segment such as transportation, war...

Warehouse automation has moved from a discretionary capital project to a core operating capability. ASEAN operators are redesigning fulfillment networks around smaller orders, shorter delivery windows, broader stock keeping unit (SKU) ranges, and sharper demand volatility. Manual operations remain viable in selected low-volume facilities, but they ...

The Indian logistics industry is fragmented and under developed. Logistics costs are relatively high due to poor physical and communication infrastructure; high dwell time at ports; low levels of containerization; and a multi-layered tax system contributing to significant delays at border crossing points. Development of transportation and logistic...

Thailand always enjoyed a robust economy until the political crisis during 2013–2014. During this time, the economy was badly hit and resulted in negative growth. A lot of investments and expansion in the industrial sector were put on hold due to the uncertainty of the economy. The crisis also affected the export market in 2013. However, significan...

Norway is one of the best-performing Nordic economies, and it is driven by public consumption. The steady economic growth is ensured by a stable banking system, a regulatory environment that encourages entrepreneurial activity, and monetary solidity. Economic growth will strengthen gradually until 2018, supported by a rebound in non-oil investment ...

The Future of the United States explores the transformative trends shaping national competitiveness, economic resilience, and technological leadership through 2035. US energy policy is reinforcing fossil fuel expansion while navigating the growth of renewables, addressing increasing electricity demand from AI-intensive industries, and modernizing t...

The Economic Trend Opportunity Profiles (TOPs) series captures a structural shift in the global economy where national competitiveness is increasingly defined by control over AI capabilities, digital infrastructure, industrial capacity, and secure data ecosystems. Across AI-led productivity, smart manufacturing, digital risk, sovereign compute infr...