Microfactories, circular economies and agentic AI: the top manufacturing trends that will define 2025
As we approach the end of 2024, we examine the five critical trends shaping the manufacturing industry in the year ahead. Even with all the progress made this year, the new year won’t be met without its challenges. CEOs and senior executives sometimes struggle to fully immerse themselves in the latest trends as there is […]
The circular economy: 5 effective ways to cut waste and recover financial gains
As manufacturing CEOs grapple with today’s demands, such as reducing waste, circular economy initiatives present an attractive option for leaders to meet their sustainability and financial goals. Several companies, such as Apple, H&M and Patagonia, have demonstrated how sustainable supply chain practices not only reduce waste, but also drive fiscal performance and corporate responsibility. Apple’s […]
3 essential strategies to boost electronics supply chain sustainability
From the smartphones in our pockets to the intelligent factory machinery in advanced manufacturing plants, electronics have become integral in every facet of our lives. In consumer electronics alone, demand is set to rise from US$1,046 billion in 2024 to US$1,176 billion in 2028. However, as this demand increases for components like semiconductors and circuit […]
How does the circular economy sustain high-tech electronic needs?
In the context of manufacturing, a circular economy refers to closed-loop production, in which materials and products are kept within the system to be continually reused and repurposed, even at the end of its life cycle. This reduces our reliance on finite resources, especially for rare earths that make up a significant component of our […]
