Fourth Industrial Revolution
5 trends for the future of manufacturing
From the rise of the robots to Augmented Reality glasses.
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
Key Issue
System Initiative
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
Key Issue
System Initiative
Manufacturing
Inclusive Growth
Hyper-personalized manufacturing can drive inclusive growth – here's how
With the internet and digital services pervading every walk of life, there is a clear shift from standardization through mass manufacturing, towards personalization through automation and...
Work
Why AI technology isn’t always a threat to your job
There are artificial intelligence opportunities for retailers to make money without cutting jobs, despite fears the future will see robots replace humans in the workplace.
Environment
These 4 companies are embracing, and finding value in, the circular economy
Moving to a circular economy could generate $4.5 trillion in new economic activity. Here's how four firms are leading the way
Economy
These are the most powerful brands in the world
Google, Nike, Apple or Lego ... which consumer giants are leading the charge this year?
Science & Technology
US manufacturing jobs have declined. This is where they've really gone
The number of US manufacturing jobs has declined, but J. Bradford DeLong argues this is part of a much longer term decline than many people think.
Environment
We're in the middle of a repair revolution
A not-so-quiet repair revolution is taking place in communities across Britain.
Trade and FDI
Why reshaping NAFTA could be good for Mexico
Mexico's efforts to diversify trade partners, policies on farming and improvements in trade and infrastructure put Mexico on more equal footing with the United States in future NAFTA nego...
Environment
How going green can help the planet and your profits
Environmental initiatives are often seen as good for the Earth and better for consumers, but costly for businesses. But the world is changing.
Future of Enterprise
This is the impact of economic decline on marriage and fertility rates
A new paper shows the extent to which our jobs, or being unemployed impacts other areas of our life.
Future of Production
Made in Africa – the future of production on the continent
Today in Africa, only one in five people are in paid employment. How can the continent boost industry enough to create more jobs?
Future of Production
The internet of things will disrupt manufacturing for ever, but are you ready?
As connected new technologies penetrate ever more deeply into our factories, down to the smallest piece of equipment, factory planners must find solutions to four main problems.
Future of Production
How changing sustainable production could take us to Mars
The history of sustainable production systems can teach us how to support life on a barren, hostile planet.
Future of Production
What emerging economies can teach us about designing better innovation policies
The fourth industrial revolution will be more challenging for emerging economies, writes Marcos Souza, Brazil's Secretary of Innovation and New Business.
Future of Production
Tomorrow's production systems will be closer to nature
When engineered or built infrastructure is combined with nature, it can optimize performance and financial benefits, writes Gerard Bos of IUCN.