This document discusses emerging technologies and their potential impact on organizations and value creation. It notes that if an organization does not change internally at the rate of external change, it risks failure. New technologies like 3D printing, robotics, the Internet of Things, and blockchain could enable distributed, collaborative models of value creation outside traditional firms. Local production networks utilizing these technologies may reduce costs, speeds, and the need for large organizations. The future could include open, global collaboration on designs as well as microfactories producing local goods on demand.
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