What happens when a select group of World Economic Forum Lighthouse factories from Foxconn Industrial Internet, Schneider Electric, Western Digital and Unilever share the same (virtual) stage? 

Their leaders unpack the cultural mindset, data architecture, and change‑management moves they all swear by, then reveal how industry, scale, and legacy constraints steer each site down a unique path of technology and rollout.
·      Common DNA: Universal principles every Lighthouse follows
·      Productive Differences: Industry‑specific twists that keep innovation fresh
·      Transferable Takeaways: What any manufacturer can adopt today—and where adaptation is key

These leaders brought such a wealth of information to this topic, we are releasing this in a 2-part series! Stay tuned for part 2 coming soon. 

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