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Manufacturing Leadership Council Appoints Ron Castro as Chairman and Will Bonifant as Vice Chairman of Board of Governors
April 7, 2026Manufacturing Leadership Council names IBM’s Ron Castro chairman and Hormel Foods’ Will Bonifant vice chairman of its Board of Governors to guide manufacturing digital transformation efforts.
Survey: GenAI Adoption Surges In Manufacturing
April 1, 2026Manufacturers are rapidly adopting generative AI, with 71% already using it and nearly 90% planning to expand use in two years. Most have corporate AI policies, though maturity remains early amid data and skills challenges.
From Smart Factory to Smart Enterprise
March 27, 2026Manufacturers are digitizing production, but data gaps, workforce readiness and disconnected processes are limiting smart factory ROI. The next step is linking factory systems, product knowledge and enterprise workflows into a smart enterprise.
Practical AI Steps to Build Smarter Factories in 2026
March 20, 2026AI is helping factories improve speed, resilience, and profitability by embedding digitization and automation into daily workflows. Successful 2026 pilots start with business outcomes, use ready data, and scale through human-in-the-loop governance.
Can AI Agents Catalyze Faster, Smarter Product Design?
March 6, 2026AI agents help manufacturers speed product design by surfacing cross-system insights, reducing rework and automating routine tasks. They enhance human judgment with relevant options and historical context, especially when paired with strong governance and clear KPIs.
The Data-Ready Factory Starts With Trust
March 4, 2026Manufacturers that master data governance and interoperability gain better agility, forecast accuracy, and capital allocation. Shared definitions and ownership are essential before AI can deliver reliable results.
Dialogue: Leading Manufacturing Through AI Change
March 1, 2026Rockwell’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
February 24, 2026As experienced workers exit the industry, manufacturers must embed product and commercial expertise into scalable, digital processes.
Third-Party Risk Management for Global Supply Chains
February 24, 2026Manufacturing leaders can improve real-time supply chain visibility by using advanced technologies, real-time data monitoring, and cross-functional governance.
