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.

BCG-WEF Project: AI-Powered Industrial Operations

Manufacturers need to optimize for increased productivity, improved sustainability, greater resilience, and a stronger workforce. How can they harness the latest technologies to realize these goals?

Industry 4.0

3D Printing Helps Realize the Promise of Distributed Manufacturing

Combining distributed and additive manufacturing mitigates supply chain risks by enabling fully digital interactions, better economics for producing small quantities, and flexible capacity.

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.

Supply Chain

Better Decisions, Better Supply Chain Planning

Companies often struggle to match decision-making speed with changing dynamics. That’s why a decision-led approach to end-to-end planning transformation is key.

Getting Ahead of Disruptions in Chip Supply Chains

Uncertainty looks to be the new norm for the semiconductor industry. We outline strategies to help chip customers smooth out this volatility and gain a competitive edge.

Gauging the Risks of Raw-Material Volatility

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

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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.

Sustainable Supply Chains

For Chipmakers, the Decarbonization Challenge Lies Upstream

To slash their substantial greenhouse gas emissions, chip manufacturers must focus on turning their upstream supply chain green.

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.

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.