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Another view of the exterior. Courtesy of Ricardo Bofill. In 1973, the visionary came across a dilapidated cement factory just outside of Barcelona.

When it comes to running the modern-day factory, there’s a yawning gap between theory and reality. Manufacturers are under intense pressure to adjust to the demands of today’s global supply chains.