The New Production Workforce: Responding to Shifting Labour Demands white paper presents information and data that were compiled and/or collected by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with Accenture as a research partner. Data in this report is subject to change without notice. This paper uses a global value chain approach to shed light on the response of worldwide production and employment patterns to shifts in the product market landscape, including automation, customization, and protectionism. The main purpose of the research is to gain insights on who will be impacted the most across global production value chains, where, and at what magnitude.
The key findings and recommendations made from this report are based on scenarios and outcomes drawn from a sample of five production industries. The white paper is not intended to provide detailed forecasts of future production or employment changes.
