Future of Manufacturing Project
Ever since the Manufacturing Leadership Council’s earliest beginnings, it challenged manufacturers to “imagine a better future.” Now the council brings you the Future of Manufacturing Project – a way for manufacturers to understand the key trends unfolding today that will help them realize a better future.
In today’s digital and global industry, manufacturers must be aware of the key demographic, economic, technology, leadership, and workforce trends that will shape the years ahead. Success will belong to those organizations that don’t just manage change, but welcome it. The Future of Manufacturing Project will put those changes into sharp focus. Don’t just be an observer to this exciting future – be a part of creating it!
The Future of Manufacturing Project is formerly known as the Manufacturing in 2030 Project.
The Future of Manufacturing Project is supported by the following partners.
Shaping the AI-Powered Factory of the Future
As manufacturers look ahead, AI is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping operations, with challenges and opportunities on the horizon. This survey underscores how companies are starting to integrate AI into their operations and highlights the urgency of aligning AI strategies with broader organizational goals.
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Project Surveys and Reports
Data Mastery: A Key to Industrial Competitiveness
This paper is part of the Project’s focus what MLC calls “Data Mastery”—the ability to gather, organize, analyze and use information from all facets of manufacturing. Data Mastery produces step-changes in efficiency, cost-effectiveness and productivity.
Future of Manufacturing Project Survey: A Lens on the Future
This survey of senior manufacturing industry executives, spanning multiple functional roles and representing large, small and medium-sized manufacturing companies, envisions what manufacturing will look like by 2030.
Future of Manufacturing Project White Paper: The Next Phase of Digital Evolution
This paper includes an examination of Megatrends affecting the industry, industry trends and themes, and key questions that the industry needs to address in the years ahead.
The Future of Industrial AI in Manufacturing: A Future of Manufacturing Project Report
The manufacturing industry must understand how AI may shape how factories are run, how it will influence workforce strategies, what business benefits may come with AI and what challenges must be addressed.
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Future of Manufacturing Project Partners
Accenture is a global professional services company helping the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 799,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. We are a leader in helping to drive change in combination of our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services and solutions across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment, enable us to help clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. Visit: accenture.com.
Infor is a global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry. We develop complete solutions for our focus industries, including industrial manufacturing, distribution, health care, food & beverage, automotive, aerospace & defense and high tech. Infor’s mission-critical enterprise applications and services are designed to deliver sustainable operational advantages with security and faster time to value. We are obsessed with delivering successful business outcomes for customers. Over 65,000 organizations in more than 175 countries rely on Infor’s 17,000 employees to help achieve their business goals. As a Koch company, our financial strength, ownership structure and long-term view empower us to foster enduring, mutually beneficial relationships with our customers. Visit www.infor.com.
Invisible AI is a computer vision platform that accelerates LEAN processes to streamline manufacturing productivity, quality, and safety. Invisible AI uses real-time video and AI to analyze human and object motion on the factory floor to conduct automated time studies on manual assembly tasks, improving production efficiency, accelerating line rebalancing efforts, and reducing safety and quality incidents. Visit us at invisible.ai.
NTT DATA is a trusted global innovator of business and technology services, helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for success. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group. Visit nttdata.com to learn more.
As industrial companies seek to transform with emerging technologies and AI, Rockwell Automation and Kalypso are helping them create the future of industrial operations.
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, combines advanced hardware, software and services to drive productivity, resilience and sustainability across industries.
Kalypso, Rockwell’s digital services business, helps companies unlock the power of digital solutions. From advancing automation to autonomy and creating a digital thread through the product lifecycle, Kalypso focuses on improving what’s made and how it’s made.
Together, Rockwell and Kalypso combine industry-leading automation with digital transformation expertise to solve complex production challenges, optimize processes and achieve measurable results—creating more resilient, agile and sustainable operations.
West Monroe is a global business and technology consulting firm passionate about creating value for our clients. We co-create solutions that accelerate results now and prepare industries to tackle what’s next. We’re excited by the possibilities that technology creates. We work with our clients to deliver on the possible, building on their goals, generating fresh insights and creating inspiring outcomes.
We excel at the intersection of industry, strategy, people and technology—always driving rapid impact. Our all-in approach comes from our unique employee ownership structure. Our clients’ success is our success. From the beginning, our growth has come from putting people at the center. Fortune and USA Today consistently celebrate West Monroe as a top workplace, and we’re recognized as a leading consultancy by Forbes and Forrester. Let’s find more value for your business. Share our passion at westmonroe.com.
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