Manufacturing Trends Report

Manufacturing Trends Report

Manufacturing Trends and Drivers Over the Next Five Years and Beyond

A report has been produced by IfM Engage (part of the Institute of Manufacturing) and the University of Cambridge Department of Engineering.

IfM Engage consulted over 50 global manufacturing companies across various sectors to identify key trends and drivers shaping the next five years and beyond. This comprehensive study, validated by AI analysis of nearly 2,000 scientific sources, highlights four critical themes: digital transformation, sustainability, supply chain uncertainties, and availability of skilled labour.

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As climate change, geopolitical shifts, and new technologies impact manufacturing, this Trends and Drivers Report provides insights to help organisations understand and address the challenges and opportunities ahead, ensuring resilience and sustainable growth in a dynamic landscape.

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IfM Engage partners with organisations across industry, government and academia to support them in solving complex challenges, using approaches and knowledge developed at the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), a division of the University of Cambridge’s Department of Engineering. IfM Engage offerings are grounded in exceptional research, combined with a breadth of industrial expertise. Visit their website here.