A perfect storm of regulations, incentives, and concerns about resilience makes microfactories a hot topic of discussion in manufacturing. Microfactories use local resources to serve local markets, boosting sustainability and speed. High levels of automation and a low-volume/high-variety approach to production address labor shortages while meeting customers’ appetite for customization and choice. Technology and innovation leaders: Read this report to explore the business case for microfactories and to understand the role they could play in your organization’s low-volume/high-variety manufacturing strategy.