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A Shifting Paradigm Will Revolutionize Geographic Expansion Strategies in the Global Manufacturing Market
06-Oct-2023
Global
Market Research
MH18-01-00-00-00
IA_2023_200
The COVID-19 pandemic marked a major global change that transformed manufacturing. Political tensions, such as the US-China conflict and the Russo-Ukrainian War; economic uncertainties, such as high inflation rates and de-dollarization initiatives; and continuous supply chain disruptions have forced manufacturers to invest in technology to secure reliable and sustainable operations. As a multipolar world becomes increasingly possible with the rise of BRICS countries over the pax Americana, the trajectory for manufacturing will be influenced by a range of factors including sovereign debt, inflation, banking crises, de-dollarization efforts, geopolitical rivalries, climate change, and advancements in artificial intelligence.
In this study, Frost & Sullivan identifies and analyzes how the aforementioned mega trends will shape the future of manufacturing and directly impact companies´ growth and innovation performance. This study highlights the factors driving and restraining growth in the global manufacturing landscape and identifies opportunities emerging from this dynamic environment for industry stakeholders to leverage.
Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Future of Manufacturing in a Multipolar World
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Major Events Driving Changes in Global Manufacturing
Major Events Driving Changes in Global Manufacturing—The Ascent of BRICS
De-dollarization
The Flip to the East
The Flip to the East—China Leads the Global Market for EVs
The Flip to the East—The Developing World Is Agile, Fast, Efficient & Low Cost
The Flip to the East—China Grows Share of Global Manufacturing Output
Crystal Ball Gaze—3 Scenarios for the Global Manufacturing Market in the Next Decade
Manufacturing in a Multipolar World
Growth Drivers—Rising Prominence of Developing Economies in the Global Industrial Sector
Growth Drivers—Rising Prominence of Developing Economies in the Global Industrial Sector (continued)
Growth Restraints—Prominence of Developing Economies in the Global Industrial Sector
Growth Restraints—Prominence of Developing Economies in the Global Industrial Sector (continued)
Growth Opportunity 1—India's Thriving Manufacturing Landscape
Growth Opportunity 1—India's Thriving Manufacturing Landscape (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2—China´s Dominance in Global Vehicle Production and the EV Revolution
Growth Opportunity 2—China´s Dominance in Global Vehicle Production and the EV Revolution (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3—Brazil’s Powerful Footprint in the Global Renewable Energy Market
Growth Opportunity 3—Brazil’s Powerful Footprint in the Global Renewable Energy Market (continued)
List of Exhibits
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List of Figures
- EV Production Forecast, by Region, Global, 2027
- Leading Mining Countries, 2020
- Largest Renewable Energy Producing Countries, 2020
- Global Manufacturing Output, Top 10 Countries, 2019
- Share of Global Manufacturing Output, US & China, 2004–2018
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| Deliverable Type | Market Research |
|---|---|
| Author | Marina Salaber |
| Industries | Industrial Automation |
| No Index | No |
| Is Prebook | No |
| Keyword 1 | Industry 4.0 in Manufacturing |
| Keyword 2 | Smart Factory Solutions |
| Keyword 3 | Multipolar Economic Impact |
| List of Charts and Figures | EV Production Forecast, by Region, Global, 2027~ Leading Mining Countries, 2020~ Largest Renewable Energy Producing Countries, 2020~ Global Manufacturing Output, Top 10 Countries, 2019~ Share of Global Manufacturing Output, US & China, 2004–2018~ |
| Podcast | No |
| WIP Number | MH18-01-00-00-00 |
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