Investment Rating - The report emphasizes that seven readiness factors are crucial for countries aiming to become attractive destinations for foreign investment in manufacturing and supply chains [32]. Core Insights - The report identifies a paradigm shift where manufacturers are increasingly balancing cost considerations with performance, resilience, and sustainability, with over 90% of manufacturers prioritizing regionalization [33][36]. - Four distinct country archetypes are defined based on the contribution of manufacturing to GDP and GDP per capita, which are Adapter, Converger, Connector, and Scaler [41][42]. - The report highlights that foreign investment is increasingly favoring nations that proactively invest in a holistic array of readiness factors beyond just cost [32][49]. Summary by Sections 1. Country Archetypes and Macro-Dynamic Trends - The report outlines four country archetypes: Adapter, Converger, Connector, and Scaler, based on their manufacturing sector's contribution to GDP and GDP per capita [41][42]. - It notes that adapters have seen a 15% decline in attractiveness for inward investment, while connectors have improved by 14% [49][52]. 2. A Proactive Approach to Balancing Readiness Factors - Seven readiness factors are identified as essential for attracting manufacturing investment: infrastructure, resources and energy, technology, labor and skills, fiscal and regulatory, geopolitical landscape, and environmental, social, and governance [58][60]. - The top three countries for physical and digital infrastructure quality are Denmark, the Netherlands, and Singapore [71]. - Chile, Australia, and Canada are recognized for their strong performance in energy infrastructure and natural resources [80]. 3. The Role of Public Sector Investment - The report discusses various public-private partnerships and government initiatives aimed at enhancing manufacturing capabilities, such as the Dominican Republic's port expansion and Malaysia's National Semiconductor Strategy [73][75]. - It emphasizes the importance of collaboration between public and private sectors to drive sustainable manufacturing and innovation [82][84]. 4. Conclusion - The report concludes that creating a favorable environment for manufacturing and supply chains requires continuous discourse and collaboration among stakeholders [29][34].

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