Manufacturing

Advanced Robotics in the Factory of the Future

Robot functionality is improving and costs are declining, but producers need a comprehensive vision to capture the promised value.

BCG-WEF Project: Unlocking Value in Manufacturing Through Data

By leveraging data and advanced analytics, companies can provide better products and services, optimize their value chains, and maximize return on capital. Effective data-sharing applications are essential to define key success factors and to enable manufacturers to derive value from their data.

The Automation Revolution in Manufacturing

The technologies needed to overcome many longstanding barriers to shop floor automation—and the skills needed to use them in combination—are finally available.

The Zero-Based Factory

To enhance competitiveness, companies must take a clean-sheet approach to deciding what, where, and how to manufacture.

Industry 4.0

Advanced Logistics in the Factory of the Future

Higher levels of automation and flexibility help manufacturers offset labor shortages while boosting service and safety.

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The Factory of the Future

What does the future of manufacturing look like? BCG's Kristian Kuhlmann explores the dimensions of optimization shaping the next level of progress.

Unleashing Innovation in Manufacturing

Justin Rose describes how combining automation and continuous upskilling will create competitive advantage in the workplace.

Demystifying the Maze of 3D Printing Technologies

A comparison of technologies requires detailed assessments of costs as well as technical capabilities. Companies can’t get by with a one-size-fits-all approach.

Supply Chain

Gauging the Risks of Raw-Material Volatility

Manufacturers can use an assessment framework to anticipate and prepare for future market disruptions.

The Digital Frontier in Chemical Distribution Networks

Companies that rethink and reform their outbound distribution networks gain new sources of revenues, greater sustainability, a more resilient supply chain, and significant competitive advantages over slower-moving rivals.

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How to Fix Broken Supply Chains

In the face of disruptions, from natural disasters to pandemics, how do we make sure supply chains can keep up? Dustin Burke, BCG managing director and partner, offers a combination of solutions to help create a more resilient, efficient tomorrow.

Emphasize Resilience in Supply Chains

Today’s conditions bring more complexity to the supply chain officer role—perhaps even redefining it—as businesses face the threat of economic slowdown while trying to find new opportunities.

Sustainable Supply Chains

Actions Speak Louder Than Words in Delivering Net Zero

By gaining deeper insights into the status and efficacy of their climate initiatives, companies can accelerate efforts across the value chain.

Pursuing Value Beyond Cost Savings in Oil and Gas Supply Chains

Chasing new ways to manage volatility, advance sustainability, and build resilience can boost individual companies and benefit the broader business ecosystem.

How CPG Companies Can Conquer the E-Commerce Supply Chain

The dizzying growth in e-commerce has wreaked havoc on CPG supply chains. Here’s how companies can tackle channel proliferation and meet customers’ rising expectations. 

Supply Chains as a Game-Changer in the Fight Against Climate Change

Even companies with modest direct-emissions footprints can make a global impact on decarbonization by implementing nine initiatives in their supply chains.