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Rethink Annual Summit

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.

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Data Governance, Mastery and Interoperability

MLJ December 2025 – Research Survey Recap

MLC’s 2025 surveys show manufacturers advancing digital maturity, AI, data and smart factories, while tariffs, legacy systems, skills gaps and weak data governance continue to slow progress.

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MLC Member News and Research

Welcome New Members of the MLC December 2025

Introducing the latest new members to the Manufacturing Leadership Council

MLC welcomes new members in December 2025, including EY Managing Partner for Digital Operations. Learn more about MLC membership.

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ML Awards

2025 in Photos at the MLC

MLC’s 2025 highlights included plant tours at United Scrap Metal and GM, Rethink sessions on digital manufacturing, and a Manufacturing Leadership Awards gala honoring leaders and breakthrough projects.

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Annual Summit Content

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.

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Critical Issues

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.

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Annual Summit Content

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.

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Critical Issues Calls

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.

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Plant Tour

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.

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