Why manufacturers should use digital twins for sustainability not just productivity

May 22, 2023

BMW uses a digital twin to allow international collaboration between its factories. Image: REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

Isabella Kaplan

Centre Coordinator, Shaping the Future of Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains, World Economic Forum Geneva

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