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MLC Membership
Move faster with the people shaping Manufacturing 4.0.
The Manufacturing Leadership Council connects senior manufacturing executives with the research, peer networks and practical insight they need to turn digital transformation into business value. Our agenda is shaped by members across industries and functions, keeping every program focused on the challenges leaders face now.
What Membership Unlocks
Exclusive Content
In-Person Executive Experiences
Virtual Peer Networks
Member-driven priorities
Critical Issues Agenda
MLC’s Critical Issues Agenda is an annual member-approved framework that guides our research, programs and events. Members validate it through a survey and a discussion and vote at the Annual Council Meeting at Rethink.
The Journey to M4.0 Value
2025/2026 Critical Issues Agenda
About our members
A cross-functional network of manufacturing innovators.
MLC members bring together the perspectives needed to lead enterprise transformation. Explore insights by functional role or industry sector.
Functional Roles Represented in the MLC
Member resources
Make the most of your MLC network.
Current members can go directly to the tools and content built for the MLC community.
Member Dashboard
Access personalized tools, saved resources and member-exclusive insights.
Open dashboard →ML Journal Archive
Browse past issues on manufacturing leadership, innovation and operational strategy.
Browse the archive →Resource Center
Explore curated research, executive programs and industry intelligence.
Explore resources →MLC Member Companies
See the manufacturing leaders and companies across the MLC network.
View member companies →Apply for membership
Join the Manufacturing Leadership Council.
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