Welcome to the first issue of Manufacturing Global in 2015 , and what an exciting year lies ahead for the industry . With advancement in technology accelerating at a pace faster than ever before and new companies joining the sector every day , 2015 is set to be a game changer .

Talking of game changing , this issue is our ‘ green issue ’ and focuses on sustainability throughout the manufacturing supply chain , from planning and production through to logistics and sales . Now , more than ever before , manufacturing firms need to listen to consumer demand and customers want to know that their products were made with sustainability in mind . We ask how manufacturers can manage waste for greater product flexibility and consider how to market goods to appeal to a Millennial generation .

Also in this issue we take a look at the world ’ s most sustainable manufacturing companies and their green strategies . You may be surprised about who makes the list .

Editor abigail . phillips @ wdmgroup . com

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