S4 Ep6: Remaking Europe

SUMMARY: 


Manufacturing in its 21st century guise is markedly different
from its traditional portrayal. Innovations are not only
improving the efficiency of production processes but are also
allowing for the establishment of more complex supply chains,
with smarter communications systems and big-data management
systems driven by an increasing digitalisation.


Companies in a variety of sectors in Europe are having to adapt
quickly to keep pace with the change. In this episode of the
Sound of Economics, Simone Tagliapietra discusses how the
established energy companies are ensuring they stay relevant in
this new age; J. Scott Marcus elaborates on the opportunities
thus far missed in Europe to make e-commerce work better for
everyone; and Reinhilde Veugelers looks at what Europe needs to
do to maintain a global presence as new manufacturing takes hold,
and what lessons might be learnt from elsewhere.


Each of these three scholars has contributed significant research
to the Bruegel Blueprint publication 'Remaking Europe: the new
manufacturing as an engine for growth', which explores the topic
of new manufacturing in Europe across many sectors.


SPEAKERS


J. Scott Marcus, Senior Fellow, Bruegel


Simone Tagliapietra, Research Fellow, Brugel


Reinhilde Veugelers, Senior Fellow, Bruegel


PRODUCTION


Sean Gibson & Giuseppe Porcaro