Trends
Recurring economy
Complex economic networks evolve from linear supply chains. To optimise this process, molecules and materials used are recycled. The development of circular economy models is of central importance to ensure long-term sustainability.
Future trends
While no radical technological achievements are foreseeable in the near future that will call production into question as a whole, companies will in future define themselves as part of an intelligent ecosystem.
Collaboration between players from different industries on one platform will become more likely. Size, economies of scale and productivity and cost optimisation will also remain decisive success factors. Digitalisation and the use of artificial intelligence in production processes offer considerable potential for efficiency gains and innovation opportunities.
