Conclusion and call to action The aim of the Lighthouse Operating System is to set the basis for a new way of working and building capabilities in operations, specifically designed by manufacturers for manufacturers and inspired by leading practitioners such as those in the GLN. Its success depends on community support, making industry collaboration essential. By putting collective knowledge to work, the system offers a structured starting point to create a learning platform to navigate solutions and scale transformation. Codifying learnings into a first iteration of the Lighthouse OS framework was a pivotal step, and the ongoing task of updating and refining it will be crucial. Currently, the Lighthouse OS is still in the design-and-testing phase, presenting a valuable opportunity for the community to collaborate and shape its development. On this journey, maintaining simplicity, practicality and intuitiveness is crucial. The Lighthouse OS platform: Digital, open-source, community-fed In the long term, the initiative aims to transform the Lighthouse OS into an independent, open-source digital platform to facilitate rapid scaling and widespread adoption – promoting holistic collaboration among manufacturers, governments, solution providers, academia and other stakeholders, delivering unique value to each stakeholder. The platform will take an end-to-end approach, using the Lighthouse OS framework and making its knowledge accessible to operations practitioners globally. Sustained by its community members, it will provide a common language and structure, accelerating the development of the core operational capabilities needed to drive impact. Looking ahead, the ambition is to use this foundation for a country-level industrial transformation, driving widespread adoption and integration of advanced operational practices and technology to enhance efficiency, sustainability and innovation across industries. Call to action for operations decision-makers The Lighthouse OS presents a transformative opportunity for the future of operations. Operations executives and decision-makers are encouraged to critically assess their current operating systems, testing alignment with the Lighthouse OS’s six principles and its integration of operational excellence, digitalization and sustainability. As the Lighthouse OS is an evolving concept, stakeholders are urged to provide feedback and help identify gaps and unrecognized solutions. Manufacturers, technology providers, academia and the public sector are invited to collaborate in testing, refining and co-creating the operating system. The aim is to establish together a global reference standard for advanced manufacturing and supply chains, driving unprecedented improvements and enabling responsible transformation across industries. Learn more and join the community on the Forum’s Lighthouse Operating System web page and upcoming events to dive deeper into the Lighthouse Operating System. Manufacturers are urged to join the collaboration and help establish a global reference standard for advanced manufacturing and supply chains across industries. The Lighthouse Operating System: Driving Responsible Transformation 29

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