MANUFACTURING RESILIENCE

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Manufacturing’s low-cost production model became a liability during the pandemic, revealing the risks of far-flung supply chains; factories that cannot be operated remotely; and a workforce short on the skills required to respond.

Like Sri Lanka’s iconic stilt fishermen, who developed their unique technique in response to changing conditions, manufacturers have realized that they must adapt to the industry’s new operating realities. Compass examines the critical role that virtualization technology can play in helping manufacturers achieve resilience.