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Dialogue: At Merck, It Takes a Digital Village
Merck’s Besu Alemayehu describes how a clear digital strategy, cross-functional partnership and diverse team helped drive manufacturing transformation. He says success comes from “a village” working together to improve lives.
Merck, Celanese and Pure & Gentle Named Top Winners in Manufacturing Leadership Awards Competition
Merck’s Besu Alemayehu was named 2025 Manufacturing Leader of the Year, while Celanese and Pure & Gentle won top Manufacturing Leadership Awards for digital transformation and sustainability.
Welcome New Members of the MLC February 2024
Introducing the latest new members to the Manufacturing Leadership Council
MLC welcomes Kelley Brna of Merck & Co. and Bryan Van Itallie of Pratt Intermodal Chassis as new members.
Johnson & Johnson’s Talloen Named Manufacturing Leader of the Year
Johnson & Johnson’s Bart Talloen was named 2023 Manufacturing Leader of the Year for driving the company’s digital transformation across operations and supply chain. The Manufacturing Leadership Council also announced its 2023 award winners at its Florida summit.
Achieving Measurable Value through Data-Driven Manufacturing
“Data collection doesn’t equal success” and other observations from a powerful visit to EY’s Digital Operations Hub @ MxD
EY and MLC explored data-driven manufacturing at a Chicago event, emphasizing human-centered transformation, aligned strategy, and scaling beyond pilot projects to create measurable value.
How Digital Manufacturing Creates Business Opportunities
Digital manufacturing could create new revenue streams by 2030 through virtual collaboration, outcome-based services, blockchain traceability and e-manufacturing marketplaces, boosting competitiveness and customer value.
What Manufacturing Leaders Learned at Rethink 2022
Manufacturing leaders at the first in-person Rethink Summit since 2019 shared strategies for digital transformation, supply chain resilience and workforce development. The event also honored top M4.0 innovators, including Pfizer CEO Dr. Albert Bourla.
Resilient OT Cybersecurity: The Key to Digital Benefits
Manufacturers adopting digital OT tools face rising cyber risk, making resilient cybersecurity essential to protect productivity, continuity, and connected factory systems.
Manufacturing Leadership Council Recognizes Pfizer CEO
Manufacturing Leadership Council named Pfizer CEO Dr. Albert Bourla its 2022 Manufacturing Leader of the Year for Pfizer’s COVID-19 contributions, alongside awards recognizing digital manufacturing excellence across the industry.
Pfizer’s Bourla Named Manufacturing Leader of the Year
NAM’s Manufacturing Leadership Council named Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla its 2022 Manufacturing Leader of the Year for his company’s COVID-19 response and global vaccine distribution.
DIALOGUE: Building Resiliency Amidst Disruption
Viatris COO Sanjeev Sethi says resilient supply chains depend on quick, accurate information and close collaboration. The pandemic tested the new company’s merger, strengthening communication and execution across its global network.
Operationalizing Data Analytics Across the Enterprise
Advanced analytics helps manufacturers connect disparate data sources, analyze asset data, and operationalize insights enterprise-wide. Scalable, secure platforms enable faster Manufacturing 4.0 deployment and predictive problem-solving.
Supply Chain Disruption: Rethinking Resilience and Agility
Industry leaders say supply chains need greater resilience and agility, with companies using digital tools, AI, automation, and modular manufacturing to respond to disruptions and shifting demand.
MLC Delegation Focuses on Latest M4.0 Technologies at Hannover Fair
MLC’s Hannover Fair visits highlighted Industry 4.0 advances in interoperability, IoT, AI, digital twins, and collaborative robotics across Siemens, Bosch, ABB, and other exhibits.
