Driving the Sustainability of Production Systems with Fourth Industrial Revolution Innovation

January 19, 2018

Production is the beating heart of commerce. But it is a double-edged sword, supplying necessities and amenities for humanity while depleting the global commons that sustain life on earth. This collaborative effort demonstrates how to harness the technological progress of the Fourth Industrial Revolution for sustainable innovation and value creation in four manufacturing industries and across major global regions.

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Valeo

Valeo is an automotive supplier, partner to all automakers worldwide. As a technology company, Valeo proposes innovative products and systems that contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions and to the development of intuitive driving.

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whitePaper | July 26, 2023

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Augmented Workforce: Empowering People, Transforming Manufacturing

whitePaper | January 15, 2022

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whitePaper | May 4, 2020

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Valeo

Valeo is an automotive supplier, partner to all automakers worldwide. As a technology company, Valeo proposes innovative products and systems that contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions and to the development of intuitive driving.

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