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Dialogue: Leading Manufacturing Through AI Change
Rockwell’s Blake Moret says manufacturing must urgently adopt AI and smart manufacturing, with supportive policy and a learning culture, to stay competitive amid tariffs and supply chain risks.
Future-Proofing Business Amid Workforce Change
As experienced workers exit the industry, manufacturers must embed product and commercial expertise into scalable, digital processes.
Third-Party Risk Management for Global Supply Chains
Manufacturing leaders can improve real-time supply chain visibility by using advanced technologies, real-time data monitoring, and cross-functional governance.
Resilient IT/OT Architectures: Protecting Against Cyber and Operations Risk
Manufacturers can follow strategic steps to build resilience across IT and OT environments while advancing their business objectives.
Welcome New Members of the MLC February 2026
Introducing the latest new members to the Manufacturing Leadership Council
MLC welcomes new members from leading manufacturing and technology companies, including Seagate, RYAM, Marvin, G.W. Lisk, GrayMatter Systems, MaintainX, Andersen Windows & Doors, and Infor.
Survey: Smart Factories Enter the Execution Era
Manufacturers say smart factories have moved into an execution era, with AI maturing, digital transformation becoming a competitive advantage, and more than 90% planning to maintain or increase investments in 2026.
Future of Manufacturing Project: The Digital Leader’s Playbook
Manufacturing leaders must build digital expertise, agility, and cross-functional leadership to navigate AI, data-driven operations, and increasingly interdependent global networks.
The Best of Executive Dialogue
2025 Executive Dialogue highlights how manufacturing leaders are using AI, Industry 4.0 and digital culture to drive transformation, build talent, and prepare for the future.
The Best of Rethink 2025
Rethink 2025 highlighted Manufacturing 4.0 best practices, from AI and digital resilience to autonomous operations, with sessions on Eaton, IPG, Hershey, and strategies for accelerating transformation.
Smart Factories, AI, Supply Chains and Data: MLC’s 2025 Surveys
MLC’s 2025 surveys show manufacturers advancing digital maturity, AI, and data use, but facing hurdles from legacy systems, data gaps, workforce resistance, and supply chain disruption.
