Business Operations
Manufacturing in 2030: The Opportunity and Challenge of Manufacturing Data
Manufacturers see data as essential to competitiveness, but survey results show gaps in security, quality, access and analytics. Many still rely on spreadsheets even as data volumes surge toward smarter, more predictive operations.
MLC Announces Manufacturing Leadership Award Finalists
The Manufacturing Leadership Council has announced 2024 award finalists honoring manufacturers and leaders for breakthrough digital technology use. Winners will be revealed at the June 5 gala in Marco Island.
How Close Is the Smart Factory of the Future?
Manufacturers are steadily investing in smart factories, but only 7% have extensively digitized operations; most say AI and autonomy will grow, though resistance to change remains the biggest barrier.
What’s Ahead for Manufacturing in 2024?
Experts say manufacturers should prepare for a mixed 2024 outlook, with tight labor, regulatory pressure and recession risks offset by strong construction, AI adoption and resilience-focused digital strategies.
How Manufacturers Can Unlock the Power of Data
Manufacturers can unlock new value from data through better supply chains, innovation and data monetization. An upcoming MLC event will explore the people, process and technology needed to scale data-driven transformation.
NAM Study: Stricter Interest Expense Limitation to Cost Nearly 900,000 Jobs
Harmful Limit Disproportionately Impacts Manufacturing Sector
NAM says stricter interest expense limits could cost the U.S. economy up to 867,000 jobs, $58 billion in compensation and $108 billion in GDP, urging Congress to restore pro-growth deductibility rules.
Manufacturing Leadership Awards Kick Off 20th Season
The Manufacturing Leadership Awards open their 20th season, honoring manufacturers using advanced technology to boost performance and competitiveness. Nominations are due Jan. 17, 2024.
Manufacturers Step into the Industrial Metaverse
Manufacturers are adopting the industrial metaverse for simulation, supply chain tracking, customer demos and training, with most seeing cost, talent and revenue benefits despite cybersecurity and skills challenges.
How Manufacturing 4.0 Got Its Name—and Why It Matters
Manufacturing 4.0 expands Industry 4.0 beyond technology to include organizational and leadership change. The MLC says this holistic approach is key to successful digital transformation in manufacturing.
Manufacturers Find Opportunity in AI
Manufacturers are finding AI opportunities in supply chain, planning and maintenance, while preparing workers for changing roles and safer use. Experts say success depends on strong prompts, good data and human oversight.
