Quantum Technologies Key Opportunities for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains 2025

Quantum technologies driving the next industrial leap FIGURE 2 Quantum computing – Offers breakthrough capabilities in solving complex optimization and simulation problems not solvable by conventional methods – Use cases include production planning, supply chain network design and materials discovery, among many othersQuantum sensing – Enables unprecedented precision in measuring physical properties, especially in environments where conventional sensors fall short – Use cases include quality control, predictive maintenance and process monitoringQuantum security and quantum communications – Provides future-proof protection by addressing the impending threat posed by cryptographically relevant quantum computers (CRQCs) – New methods such as post-quantum cryptography (PQC),/uni00A0quantum key distribution (QKD) and/uni00A0quantum random number generators (QRNG)/uni00A0can be used to protect sensitive data Quantum readiness and platforms Build quantum-ready platforms and infrastructure to support adoption and scalabilityStandards and interoperability Develop standards and interoperability frameworks to ensure seamless integration across systemsBusiness alignmentAdvancements in complementary tech Cryogenics, error correction and control systems are also expected to advance to support quantum evolutionFocus on aligning quantum initiatives with clear business goals and outcomesTalent development Develop policies and programmes to build a quantum-trained workforceResilience Competitiveness Efficiency Enablers Collectively, quantum technologies represent a step change in capability, positioning companies for the next wave of industrial growth and competitiveness.8 Leading industrial organizations are already taking steps to prepare for quantum readiness and must act decisively to stay ahead in this transformative technological shift. For instance: –Ford Otosan, an automotive company, demonstrated a 50% reduction in vehicle manufacturing scheduling time at one of its sites by leveraging hybrid classical-quantum annealing.9 –The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) claimed that quantum sensors based on synthetic diamonds could offer greater precision than conventional sensors, drastically transforming the semiconductor industry by improving failure analysis for the next generation of integrated circuits.10 –The Port of Rotterdam, one of the world’s largest and most critical logistics hubs, has piloted a quantum-secured communications network based on quantum key distribution (QKD), enabling secure, real- time communication between users without disrupting workflows.11 Quantum Technologies: Key Opportunities for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains 6