Sustainability: Electrification and automation of energy
Jan 14, 2026 · And electrification and automation offer huge, untapped potential for energy savings in industry, buildings, transport and infrastructure. Electricity can be consumed more efficiently than …
How industries can use automation to innovate - The World Economic …
Mar 9, 2021 · Universal automation is the world of “plug and produce” automation software components that solve specific customer problems in a proven way. Think of it as the dawn of an industrial …
How software defined-automation is shaping manufacturing for the AI …
Feb 10, 2026 · SDA is fast becoming 'the force' in the next era of industrial automation, enabling truly smart manufacturing operations, resilient supply chains and sustainability.
The rise in automation and what it means for the future
Apr 7, 2021 · Automation drives down costs, improves agility and makes new business models practical, with a potential upside of more than tenfold improvement in efficiency. The elephant in the room, …
During crises, AI and automation can be a force for good | World ...
Jan 12, 2024 · As predictions stand, the impact of global challenges and crises will only worsen, placing pressure on managing responses beyond current human capability. Artificial intelligence (AI) and …
Physical AI in Industrial Operations | World Economic Forum
Sep 4, 2025 · Industrial operations are at a pivotal moment, shaped by rising complexity and workforce shortages, and further amplified by global uncertainties. This white paper explores how advances in …
Here's how automation and job creation can go hand in hand
Sep 26, 2022 · We are often told that millions of jobs will be lost to automation in the coming years, but the real impact depends on how we manage the transition.
Organizational Transformation in the Age of AI: How Organizations ...
Mar 16, 2026 · Drawing on insights from more than 450 executives in the World Economic Forum’s AI Transformation of Industries community, it highlights a shift from isolated use cases to connected …
Invest in the workforce for the AI age: A blueprint for scale, skills ...
Jan 22, 2026 · To maximize the value of AI, businesses need to comprehensively transform their workforce, operating models, and governance structures. Here’s the approach.
AI agents are revolutionizing administration for businesses
May 16, 2025 · By being focussed on repetitive administrative tasks, AI agents can free up skilled workers to focus on jobs like decision-making, creativity and strategy.