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Manufacturing Africa’s future: Jobs, growth, and sustainability

McKinsey & Company

Africa’s anticipated population surge by 2050 will require robust job creation. Could the manufacturing sector provide roles for the next generation?

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Sustainability trends: 5 issues to watch in 2024

IBM Services

Many countries have committed to reaching net zero by 2050, aligning with the Paris Agreement’s goal to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius. trillion to the global economy by 2050. And they could drive economic gains: Research shows markets for carbon-neutral goods and services may be worth $10.3

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Renewable energy in action: Examples and use cases for fueling the future

IBM Services

Portugal : The country was one of the first in Europe to pledge carbon neutrality by 2050. They’re using that renewable energy for a wide variety of things, including: Powering operations : In manufacturing, wind energy and solar power are fueling warehouses and factories.

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8 Global Business Technology Trends To Watch For In 2022

Zinnov

At present, the goal is to take strategic leaps to achieve Net Zero by 2050. Most organizations based out of Japan and other neighboring countries are moving their manufacturing and supply chain bases out of China. Industry 4.0 — The Reign of AI Robots in helming the Manufacturing sector. Supply Chain Expansion. Talent Strategy.

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Achieving Net Zero aviation will need rapid innovation. Digital engineering can deliver it

Capgemini

Digital engineering can deliver it Capgemini Engineering 16 Feb 2023 Facebook Twitter Linkedin The aviation industry is committed to net zero emissions by 2050. The company is sometimes said to be more of a software company than a car manufacturer.

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Getting ready for artificial general intelligence with examples

IBM Services

Regardless, given the wide range of predictions for AGI’s arrival, anywhere from 2030 to 2050 and beyond, it’s crucial to manage expectations and begin by using the value of current AI applications. Manufacturing and supply chain management AGI might revolutionize manufacturing by optimizing every step of the process.

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Local energy: a source of opportunity and resilience in the US energy transition

Capgemini

The rising demand for data centers and electric vehicle charging depots is creating new major loads, coupled with the move to reshore manufacturing in the US and the emergence of new energy facilities such as green hydrogen plants. Electricity demand is now estimated to grow by 4.7% annual demand growth we’ve seen for the past decade.