Shaping the Next Generation of Manufacturing and Logistics Hubs
How can companies find the best manufacturing locations while enabling cost-effective logistics?
Tariff shifts, supply chain disruptions, technological advancements including AI and sustainability requirements have forced companies to reconsider the locations of their manufacturing and logistics bases worldwide. Some manufacturers are seeking to consolidate their processes in one place, move nearer to commodity sources or to relocate factories closer to their markets. Meanwhile, economies across the world change and develop, and new consumer markets and talent pools emerge. These shifts will continue to shape the new manufacturing and logistic hubs appearing that better meet companies’ future needs.
This in-person half-day briefing, including an exclusive networking lunch and hosted by the Financial Times in partnership with the Bahrain Economic Development Board, will explore how companies are ensuring their manufacturing and logistics hubs are future-ready. Industry experts will compare regional hubs, including regulations, tariffs, business friendliness and cost effectiveness to support profit streamlining. The discussions will also provide insights into the latest advances in technology supporting the efficiency of operations.
Key Discussion Points
Location Strategy
How can manufacturing companies rethink their locations to overcome the fallout from shifting tariffs and supply chain disruptions?
Government Incentives
Which types of government support and regulatory and taxation incentives are most helpful to enable businesses to cut costs before and after the launch of a factory?
Logistics Efficiency
In what ways are logistics companies and supply chain departments of manufacturing companies leveraging logistics hub locations to reduce the fallout from changing tariffs and supply chain disruptions?
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