Frontline operators are undergoing a deep transformation in talent

Due to the fast pace of technological development, the need to reduce environmental impact, and the complexity of navigating increasing challenges on supply chains is high


To unlock new levels of productivity, it is essential for frontline organizations to put people at their center, engaging in multi-stakeholder partnerships to deploy solutions which support attraction, skilling, and retention of workers

The World Economic Forum, in partnership with McKinsey & Company, is convening senior executives, governments and academia to create an actionable and neutral space aimed at unlocking the full potential of people in manufacturing and allow an innovative, sustainable and inclusive transformation of industries

The objectives

Putting Talent at the Centre: An Evolving Imperative for Manufacturing

White Paper | February 2025

Part of the Centre for  Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains