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The buzz: “Countries that currently possess or are investing actively in the skills, capital, and infrastructure of the future are the ones that will dominate global manufacturing in the years ahead.” (www.brookings.edu/blog/up-front/2020/03/04) 2020 has been a year of unexpected major disruptions for industrial manufacturers, and more is expected in 2021. To weather the current and approaching storms, successful companies are doubling down on the digitalization of supply chains and manufacturing, and how they engage with customers. Will the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies – AI, advanced analytics, robotics, additive manufacturing – drive flexibility and resilience and help them manage growing cyber threats? What will the increased focus on sustainability mean? Will there still be a shortage of qualified workforce? We’ll ask IBM’s Valerie Clark, Omdia’s Fabio Raffo and SAP’s Patrick Lamm for their insights on The Future of Industrial Manufacturing in 2021 and Beyond.