Manufacturing Trends 2024 Review: What Came True?

As we step into 2025, it’s time to look back at the manufacturing trends 2024 review. How did the major predictions play out? Did they solve real-world problems or simply fuel more hype? At Beyond the Buzzwords, we’ve always focused on cutting through industry noise to deliver actionable insights for manufacturing leaders. Let’s reflect on the biggest …

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Rethinking Manufacturing – Building Resilience Over Cutting Costs

For years, manufacturers relied on cutting costs to stay competitive, but recent challenges have exposed the need for building resilience over cutting costs. Global supply chain disruptions, geopolitical shifts, and growing sustainability demands have made resilience, adaptability, and innovation critical for survival. It’s time to rethink manufacturing strategies for a stronger future. The World Economic Forum’s …

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How to rebound stronger from COVID-19: Resilience in manufacturing and supply systems

The COVID-19 global crisis continues to disrupt manufacturing and global supply chains with severe consequences for society, businesses, consumers, and the global economy. What short term actions do companies take to ensure business continuity and protect employees? How do they prepare for the rebound and increase the resilience in their manufacturing and supply systems? What …