Manufacturing
Reshoring in action: Three mobility manufacturers betting on homegrown production
Across the globe, reshoring production is on the rise as global supply chains shift and political uncertainties remain high.
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Why Indonesia holds such appeal for businesses looking to manufacture outside of China
Indonesia has caught the attention of entrepreneurs seeking a new high-end manufacturing base where they can tap into traditional know-how. Here, we meet Philippe Delaisse, co-founder of one of the nation’s pioneers, Ethnicraft.
Inside Bau, the key industry event for builders, architects and developers
At the biannual powwow, industry leaders seek constructive conversation about the nuts and bolts of the sector. Monocle tours the floor to see how it all stacks up.
How Bombardier’s Toronto facility is redefining aircraft production (and sunlight)
Aerospace company Bombardier is taking an enlightened approach to its new manufacturing hub.
Inside the Tuscany tannery shaping luxury leather for LVMH
By buying into and nurturing manufacturing businesses, LVMH takes care of their future as well as its own.
Inside Mioveni: How Dacia transformed a village into a global auto hub
Smart and understated, Dacia is going from strength to strength. We visit its plant to see how the car brand is driving success.
Bang & Olufsen is bringing back a beloved CD player
The Danish electronics company is sidestepping planned obsolescence and reviving some of its most attractive designs. We head to its factory to hear more.
The colourful story behind the Danish paint giant’s state-of-the-art coatings
Hempel is a dab hand at crafting paint. So how does the Danish giant settle on shades for homes, hubs and hulls? Here’s a primer.
Why those seeking to decouple manufacturing from China would do well to consider Monterrey
As the US seeks reliable supply chains closer to home, Enter Monterrey; a fast-evolving city just a few hours’ drive from the Texan border.
Carving out a niche in the timber-furniture industry
Plentiful resources combined with an entrepreneurial zeal has transformed Poland into the world’s third-largest furniture exporter. We travel to the country’s woodworking hub to meet those who have turned carpentry into an economic catalyst.
The bold business owner: Takeshi Yamanaka
In 1928 Maruni Wood Industry was born out of a fascination with the masterful carpentry in ancient shrines. Today its furniture is found in the Californian headquarters of Apple as well as airport lounges,…
