Trends Identified
Demand for Customization
Control is shifting away from the manufacturer, giving the consumer a greater say in what, when, and how they receive their goods and services (e.g., customized goods, precision medicine) due to the interaction between Web 2.0 and advanced manufacturing trends.
2017
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Digitization
The proliferation of new mobile technologies, the rise of the Internet of Things, reliance on sensor and wearable technologies, and increased reliance on digital interaction has shifted the world from an analog to a digital one.
2017
Beyond the Noise- The Megatrends of Tomorrow’s World
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Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Movement
Driven by the ubiquitous adoption of the Internet and smartphones, individuals are increasingly engaging with the digital world to make purchasing decisions and perform tasks without professional assistance.
2017
Beyond the Noise- The Megatrends of Tomorrow’s World
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Empowered Women
Women are making significant inroads into top leadership positions across the public and private sectors, as well as emerging as an important economic sub-group in developing countries who can serve as an engine for growth.
2017
Beyond the Noise- The Megatrends of Tomorrow’s World
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Environmental Awareness
The influence of social activism has continued to rise as consumers have become more empowered, demanding environmentally sustainable products, increased corporate social responsibility efforts, and other commitments to society.
2017
Beyond the Noise- The Megatrends of Tomorrow’s World
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Focus on Transparency
Expectations of government transparency are growing while personal data is becoming more ubiquitous, creating new implications for privacy, cybersecurity, and accountability.
2017
Beyond the Noise- The Megatrends of Tomorrow’s World
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Geospatial Technology
The process of gathering and analyzing geographical data to understand the locational patterns of a subject has become prevalent.
2017
Beyond the Noise- The Megatrends of Tomorrow’s World
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Globalization
The liberalization of global economic policy has opened borders, supply chains, and trade patterns, creating impacts in one country or region that affect or cascade to others, based on market activity.
2017
Beyond the Noise- The Megatrends of Tomorrow’s World
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Industry Consolidation
After a minor decline in 2016, merger and acquisition activity – particularly across borders – is expected to increase, especially with the return of private equity buyers to the transaction market.
2017
Beyond the Noise- The Megatrends of Tomorrow’s World
Deloitte
Internet of Things
The ecosystem of electronic devices connected to the Internet that can be accessed remotely continues to grow (e.g., sensor technology, wearable technologies, connected vehicles).
2017
Beyond the Noise- The Megatrends of Tomorrow’s World
Deloitte