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MLC 2025 Photo Gallery
MLC’s 2025 highlights included plant tours at United Scrap Metal and GM, Rethink sessions on digital manufacturing, and an awards gala honoring Merck’s Besu Alemayehu and standout manufacturing teams.
The Best of the Manufacturing Leadership Journal 2025
A best-of collection from Manufacturing Leadership Journal 2025 highlights key insights on AI, digital twins, supply networks, sustainability and data governance. These articles offer practical strategies for leading manufacturing through rapid transformation.
The Best of Rethink 2025
Rethink 2025 marked 20 years of Manufacturing 4.0 insights, featuring sessions on digital transformation, innovation, and next-generation leadership from industry experts and manufacturers.
The Best of 2025 Decision Compass Calls
MLC’s Decision Compass calls explore key Manufacturing 4.0 topics, from generative AI and workforce engagement to predictive maintenance, cloud supply chains, and carbon reuse. Archived sessions are available to members in the content library.
Exploring Digital and Physical Convergence at Eclipse Automation
MLC members toured Eclipse Automation’s iPort to see digital twins, AR/VR demos, and shop-floor innovation in action. The event highlighted how digital transformation and automation are accelerating factory design and production.
Digital Manufacturing in Action at GM’s Cadillac Plant in Tennessee
GM’s Cadillac plant in Tennessee uses robotics, AI and automation to improve safety, quality and efficiency, including battery inspections and a robot installing seats on a moving line.
How Manufacturers Can Achieve GenAI Success
Manufacturers can maximize GenAI by centralizing tools, rethinking business models, supporting workers, closing talent gaps, building partnerships and focusing data strategy on AI readiness.
How Data Strategy and Governance Can Drive Success for Manufacturers
Manufacturers need a clear data strategy and governance framework to improve supply chain visibility, ensure compliance, and build the data foundation required for effective AI and automation.
Mastering Manufacturing Data for Real Advantage
Manufacturers generate vast data, but fragmented systems and weak governance limit its value. A staged approach focused on reliability, ownership, and monitoring turns data into faster, more confident decisions.
From Legacy to Leading Edge: Real Stories of Data-Driven Transformation
Four company stories show how modernizing legacy data systems, governance, and analytics helps manufacturers unlock better decisions, operational visibility, and AI-driven competitive advantage.
