Manufacturing and Value Chains A new manufacturing paradigm is emerging where sustainability, intelligence and resilience are mutually reinforcing strengths. Image: Getty Images Kiva Allgood Head, Centre for Advanced Manufacturing & Supply Chains, Member, Exec. Committee, World Economic Forum Share: Our ImpactWhat’s the World Economic Forum doing to accelerate action on Manufacturing and Value Chains? The Big Picture Explore and monitor how Advanced Manufacturing is affecting economies, industries and global issues Stay up to date: Advanced Manufacturing This article is part of: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting Supply chains are at a transformative crossroads where the convergence of sustainability and innovation requirements is reshaping value creation. Digital innovation in manufacturing is enhancing, not replacing, human capabilities. Business performance and ecological benefits are often naturally aligned in the new paradigm. As we gathered at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos, one thing became abundantly clear: Manufacturing and supply chains stand at a pivotal moment, comparable to the rise of the internet a generation ago. Just as that transformation fundamentally reshaped how businesses operate and engage with customers, today’s convergence of sustainability imperatives and digital innovation is revolutionizing how we think about production and value creation. We are witnessing […]