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Talent reskilling has emerged as a pivotal response to the evolving demands of industries and the workforce, especially given the sizable impact of geopolitical shocks, disruptive technologies, and automation in the manufacturing and services sectors. This report explores the technological, economic, and societal shifts set to shape the reskillin...

A fundamental shift in consumer behavior has urged retail businesses to establish an omnichannel presence and rethink strategies. Growing inclination toward retail digitization and ultrafast order delivery drives the hyperlocal business model. About 68% of online shoppers prefer buying from platforms that offer fast shipping. In such a highly compe...

This Frost & Sullivan analysis examines the realignment of global supply chains toward localization, regionalization, and diversification beyond China. Supply chain reorientation gained momentum after the pandemic and has continued to gather pace as companies seek to insulate themselves from increasing geopolitical and economic risks. Businesses ar...

Rife geopolitical tensions and multiple external shocks during the past few years have been rapidly transforming global supply chains and pushing firms to take strategic site-selection decisions. The need for economic resiliency is fostering a paradigm shift as companies are directing investments into the establishment of local and regional manufac...

Global supply chains are undergoing a structural reset as geopolitical conflicts, trade fragmentation, and policy intervention increasingly shape how goods are produced, financed, and moved across borders. The transition away from globally optimized, cost-led supply chains to regionally embedded operating models will continue through 2027.This Fros...

The industrial sector accounts for 20% or more of global emissions and is working toward achieving global climate targets set in the 2015 Paris Agreement. The study analyzes solutions that modern manufacturers can adopt to reduce process emissions significantly without compromising on the manufacturing activities. Government and technology play a v...

Global economic conditions in Q2 2026 are defined by heightened geopolitical stress, energy market volatility, and supply chain and trade disruptions. The outbreak of the US–Iran conflict has altered the global growth trajectory, trimming roughly 0.3 percentage points from annual expansion (compared to 3.4% in 2025) and pushing Q2 2026 growth to it...

28 May 2021  |  Global  |  Megatrends

Transformative Mega Trends Enabling Lights Out Manufacturing

Post-pandemic Manufacturing Shifts will Usher Future Growth Potential of ‘Lights Out’ Environment

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The COVID-19 pandemic has not only hindered global manufacturing output but has also hastened the shift toward Industry 5.0. Digitalization and automation are rapidly shaping business strategy, with nearly 90% of companies embracing digital transformation in the short term. In an effort to become more resilient and shock-proof, manufacturers, espec...

Owing to India’s gradual shift from a services-based to an industry-driven economy major manufacturing sectors such as steel are expected to grow at a healthy rate of 7% during 2016-20 to reach 200 Mn MT by 2020, mainly driven by automotive and auto component industries. Due to increased domestic competition and imports for conventional steel grade...