Lighthouse Operating System
An initiative led by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with NEOM and Bain & Company.
Sustainability
Embed sustainability into the operating model from the outset to help build future-ready factories for the products of tomorrow.
Technology
Take a systematic approach to digital transformation from the outset to avoid isolated solutions that are difficult to scale.
Resilience
Build resilience into the operating model to support new business models, strengthen value creation and help address future supply chain challenges.
Workforce
Technology can support upskilling, and manufacturers should equip workers to respond to emerging challenges and remain competitive.
The manufacturing of the future
Developing an integrated view on how manufacturers of the future will operate and create value; flipping the focus from reducing cost, to adding business value and enabling new business models.
Open operating system
Developing a co-created operating system - open and free for everyone to use - to transform industry in the 21st century, just as “lean” revolutionized manufacturing in the 20th century.
Implementation approach
Practical and intuitive guides and tools for manufacturers to develop their own customized transformation roadmap - building on best practices of leading industrial players.
The Lighthouse Operating System: Driving Responsible Transformation
Our paper introduces six core principles that integrate digital transformation, sustainability and operational excellence, offering a roadmap to best-in-class practices and long-term competitiveness. It captures insights from the Global Lighthouse Network, mapping real-world solutions to key capabilities across five maturity levels.