Global supply chains are the backbone of manufacturing. They have faced disruptions from events like the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and natural disasters, highlighting the need for further digitalization. It is vital for firms to pick up early signals of uncertainties, thereby gaining sufficient time to orchestrate operations and resources to withstand disruptions (ADB, 2023). […]

With services now over 70% of global GDP and the rise of servicification, where services increasingly support production, reassessing service regulation is crucial (OECD, 2024). This shift is driven by technological advances, which are making some professions more routinized. A key aspect is the servicification of manufacturing, or servitization, where firms rely more on services […]