Few industries have escaped the harsh aftermath of the pandemic, with factories plagued by broken supply chains, skyrocketing inflation, rising interest rates, a looming recession and growing geopolitical instability. However, a core group of Lighthouses are mastering how to scale advanced technologies through manufacturing networks, showing others how to transcend those debilitating macro forces.

Today, the World Economic Forum recognizes an additional 18 sites as part of its Global Lighthouse Network, now a platform of 132 leading manufacturers. Each chosen Lighthouse integrates Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies, from artificial intelligence and robotics to cloud computing and big data. In doing so, they all show how to increase productivity, engage the workforce,…