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Resilient Supply Chains and the Digital Thread
April 1, 2025Digital thread principles improve supply chain resilience by enabling real-time, contextual data flow, better metrics, and integrated redesigns across operations. Lean practices and advanced analytics help reduce risk and improve agility.
How to Boost Competitiveness Through Supplier Collaboration
April 1, 2025Leading companies are turning supplier collaboration into a strategic advantage by integrating planning, procurement, and suppliers to boost innovation, resilience, and performance. This approach can improve customer satisfaction, streamline operations, and create mutual growth.
Germany, Canada Push Back on U.S. Policies at Opening of Hannover Fair
March 31, 2025At Hannover Fair, German and Canadian leaders criticized U.S. tariffs and trade policy while backing free trade and Canada’s sovereignty. Siemens highlighted AI as central to future industrial competitiveness.
Digital Transformation Sees Explosive Growth
March 18, 2025Manufacturers are rapidly boosting digital and smart factory investments, with most expecting continued growth and greater AI adoption. Survey respondents say digital transformation is redefining the industry.
Manufacturing Leadership Council Elects Four New Leaders to Board of Governors
March 12, 2025Manufacturing Leadership Council elects four executives from Winnebago, CESMII, Saint-Gobain and Lexmark to its Board of Governors to guide digital manufacturing leadership and member programs.
Rethink 2025 Is Coming Up Fast
March 11, 2025Rethink 2025, the Manufacturing Leadership Council’s annual digital transformation conference, takes place June 15–18 in Marco Island, Florida, featuring industry leaders, peer sessions and the Manufacturing Leadership Awards Gala.
Sustainable Supply Chain Management: Balancing Today’s Needs with Tomorrow’s Challenges
March 2, 2025Sustainable supply chain management balances current operations with future growth through smart location planning, efficient facility design, and resilient business continuity. Packaging, transportation, and risk preparedness also support long-term performance.
The AI Glossary for Manufacturing Leaders: Key Terms You Need to Know
February 27, 2025A quick guide to key AI terms reshaping manufacturing, from machine learning and generative AI to edge AI, physical AI, and vision systems.
Scenes from MLC’s AI Conference
February 1, 2025More than 190 manufacturing executives gathered in Orlando for MLC’s AI-Centric Factories of the Future conference, where case studies and panels explored AI’s opportunities, challenges, and future in manufacturing.
Welcome New Members of the MLC February 2025
January 31, 2025Introducing the latest new members to the Manufacturing Leadership Council
MLC welcomes new members from Kimberly-Clark, Hatco Corporation, and Galloway Company for February 2025.
