Topic: Science & Technology
Q5. What role do advanced manufacturing technologies play in improving supply-chain resilience? Evaluate their strategic relevance. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: InsightsIAS
Why the question
Recurring global supply-chain disruptions have pushed advanced manufacturing to the centre of economic resilience debates, making it a high-relevance GS-3 science and technology issue.Key Demand of the question
The question seeks an explanation of how advanced manufacturing technologies improve supply-chain resilience and an examination of their strategic relevance for economic security and competitiveness.Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Set the context of increasing supply-chain fragility and the growing role of technology-led manufacturing systems.Body
- Briefly indicate how advanced manufacturing technologies enhance resilience by improving flexibility, adaptability and continuity of production.
- Briefly examine their strategic relevance for national economic security, industrial competitiveness and long-term strategic autonomy.
Conclusion
End with a concise, future-oriented note on integrating advanced manufacturing as a pillar of resilient and sustainable industrial growth.
