Top 5 manufacturing trends to watch in 2025
As we reflect on the trends that defined 2024, we recognise that the manufacturing industry is at a tipping point. With more emphasis and focus on advancing on all fronts – whether it is digitalisation, disruptive technology, operational excellence or ESG performance – CEOs must overcome critical challenges such as addressing their legacy systems, infrastructures, […]
INCIT and IDSMO: A Strategic Partnership for Industrial Innovation and Growth
The 66th session of the Executive Council of the Arab Industrial Development, Standardization, and Mining Organization (IDSMO) took place in Agadir, Morocco, from 19-21 November 2024. This session brought together delegations from 11 Arab countries and underscored the region’s ongoing commitment to industrial advancement, standardisation, and economic development. A significant highlight of the session was […]
The hidden crisis beneath our feet – the dirt on soil pollution in manufacturing
According to the United Nations (UN), soil pollution is ‘jeopardising’ life on Earth, and the manufacturing sector is one of the top contributors globally. However, manufacturers face significant challenges in effectively addressing soil pollution due to the complexity of contamination sources, technically demanding and costly remediation processes, and ensuring operational efficiency at the same time. […]
Striking a balance: the top 5 strategies for responsible land use in manufacturing
The Earth’s land is a finite resource. Historically, little consideration has been given to the impact of our actions and practices or the state in which we will leave the land for future generations – until now. With the increasing global demand for products, the manufacturing sector isn’t slowing down anytime soon, yet it remains […]
Manufacturing equitable climate solutions: balancing risks with sustainability
As we near the middle of this decade, CEOs continue to face critical choices such as prioritising eco-friendly practices or risk falling behind. Manufacturing CEOs must adopt a holistic and integrated approach that balances climate risk management with environmental justice to tackle climate change head-on. Environmental justice means ensuring equal protection from environmental hazards and […]
How Industry 4.0 can help future-proof Southeast Asia’s manufacturing sector
In the dynamic and constantly evolving world of manufacturing, Industry 4.0 stands as a beacon of transformation globally, particularly in Southeast Asia, which has an emerging economy and where innovative technologies can fast-track rapid progress. During a recent conversation on The Deep Dive podcast, Alvarez & Marsal Southeast Asia and APAC Senior Director Tingfeng Ye […]
Reputational Risks: Why Ethical Manufacturing is Vital to ESG progress
Establishing a robust and impactful Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework that is aligned with business and sustainable goals is no easy feat. It is nuanced and requires diligence by all manufacturers. As an industry, manufacturers are tasked with integrating ESG principles into the fabric of their operations and digital supply chain with urgency due […]
Is digital financing for manufacturing sustainability viable?
Money is no longer just cash or coins. Today you’ll find more instances of digital transactions compared to physical money, with cash use declining year each year. The growing adoption of digital solutions has naturally reshaped the financial landscape, leading to industries worldwide adopting new digital financing options to support their business initiatives. With sustainability […]
What’s in store for 2024: 5 top manufacturing trends to watch
In 2023, manufacturers faced significant challenges ranging from geopolitical instabilities, skills shortages, and supply chain disruptions, further adding to the overall turbulence in the sector. Yet, despite these hurdles, manufacturers have remained committed to digital and sustainable progress—as is our commitment to help the industry reach these important goals. Over the last 12 months, we […]
How AI and hyperautomation drive sustainable manufacturing
Automation has changed businesses forever. By streamlining processes and creating new operational efficiencies, manufacturers have embraced automation as a core part of their operations, like most sectors. Although it is undeniable that automation has sparked unprecedented change, hyperautomation takes transformation to an entirely new level. The dramatic rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning […]
Cutting-edge data analytics: why newer technologies alone cannot power the factory of the future
Data has been captured in various forms and has been an essential part of processes for centuries – from simple tallying markers and notes to complex spreadsheets and cloud storage. Today, the amount and volume of complex data, or big data, that is created and stored is staggering, with an estimated 2.5 billion gigabytes generated […]
What is fair trade manufacturing and why is it important for global sustainability?
The fair trade manufacturing movement champions rigorous standards that promote sustainable livelihoods. It advocates for safe working conditions, protection of the environment, and stronger, more transparent supply chains. This movement is especially important for workers in developing nations who may have been victims of exploitative practices such as sweatshop labour. Other incidents, such as the […]
APAC Network Interview: Can manufacturing rise to the climate challenge?
With manufacturing responsible for two-thirds of the world’s total greenhouse gas emissions, companies within the industry must re-evaluate their sustainability goals and efforts and identify new ways to reduce their emissions. This growing focus on sustainability has driven innovation in manufacturing, leading to increasing use of advanced solutions like re-manufacturing and artificial intelligence to give […]
