# Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains Impact Stars

Applications opening soon (15 July)


## A global signal of where tomorrow is already operational

The Impact Stars Award is a global early discovery engine for innovative operational use cases that signal where the future is beginning to emerge across industries. It identifies pioneers and movement makers who translate transformational foresight into real operating environments, moving beyond experimentation into operational implementation.The award recognizes breakthrough innovations that are already operating in real-world environments and beginning to demonstrate their potential to reshape industries, business models and ways of working. By spotlighting innovations at the stage where they become operational, before they become mainstream, Impact Star helps accelerate the adoption of proven innovation, strengthen the innovation economy and expand the future economy of scale across industries and technologies.


## What makes an impact star use case

An Impact Star is an innovative operational use case that signals a meaningful shift in how industries, organizations and work are evolving. The recognition identifies innovations that are not only technologically advanced but already operating in real environments with the potential to influence the future at scale.  The use case must show credible operational deployment in real environments, with responsible consideration for people, industry and broader societal impact. Impact Star use cases are assessed across three defining dimensions:


### Paradigm shift

Introducing fundamentally new approaches, value creation models or cross-industry applications that challenge conventional industry norms.


### Novelty and uniqueness

Demonstrating distinctive technological innovation, first-of-its-kind implementation or a differentiated application of emerging technologies within an industry.


### Reconfigured operating models

Redefining how decisions are made, how work is structured, and how organizations operate through automation, augmentation and new workforce models.


## Benefits of joining

Discover the benefits of receiving an advanced manufacturing and supply chains impact stars award.


### Global recognition

Position your organization as a future builder and movement maker driving positive and responsible impact to the world


### Future movement intelligence

Gain early visibility into emerging industry shifts and become a reference model others watch before they become mainstream.


### Strategic connections

Engage with technology pioneers and disruptors to unlock new partnerships and collaborations.


### Attract future-focused talent

Enhance your positioning as a destination for top talent passionate about innovation, technology and the future of work, industry and society.


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### An initiative of the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains

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