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Digital Transformation Project Success Depends on Quality Data
Digital transformation projects often fail because of poor data quality, not just people, process or technology gaps. As AI becomes central to manufacturing, clean, reliable data is even more critical to success.
The Industrial Data Foundation Imperative: Building Manufacturing’s AI Future
Manufacturers need strong industrial data governance and contextualization before scaling AI. Companies with mature data foundations are more likely to achieve real ROI and enterprise-wide AI success.
Dialogue: Agentic AI Moves from Insights to Action
Agentic AI is moving manufacturing from insight generation to task execution, helping cut engineering cycle times, boost productivity, and address labor shortages. Success depends on strong governance, trust and training as humans and AI work side by side.
Welcome New Members of the MLC October 2025
Introducing the latest new members to the Manufacturing Leadership Council
MLC welcomes its October 2025 new members, including EY Digital Operations and its managing partner, highlighting opportunities to learn more about membership.
AI Turns Data Governance into a Middle Market Advantage
AI is making data governance practical and affordable for middle market manufacturers, turning clean data into a competitive advantage. AI-powered tools help reduce errors, improve decisions, and embed governance into daily operations.
AI with Open and Scaled Data Sharing in Semiconductor Manufacturing
Open, scaled data sharing can turn raw manufacturing data into AI-ready assets, improving productivity, resilience, and workforce effectiveness. A semiconductor workshop benchmarked near-term economic value from collaborative data ecosystems and virtual metrology applications.
Developing a Manufacturing Data Strategy
A strong manufacturing data strategy improves visibility, resilience, and collaboration through AI, IIoT, analytics, and governance. Success requires both technology and cultural change to turn data into action.
MLC Plant Tour: United Scrap Metal and Its Vision for a Coast-to-Coast Recycling Network
United Scrap Metal grew from a $200 startup to a $725 million recycling network across nine states. MLC members toured its Cicero headquarters to learn about its technology, safety, culture and expansion plans.
Welcome New Members of the MLC August 2025
Introducing the latest new members to the Manufacturing Leadership Council
MLC welcomes new members from leading manufacturing companies, including executives from Regal Rexnord, SC Johnson, Lincoln Electric, Plexus, and others. Learn more about their membership.
Transforming Manufacturing with AI: Applications, Benefits, and How to Begin
AI and machine learning are helping manufacturers improve quality, maintenance, scheduling, sustainability and supply chains. Success depends on data readiness, skills development and a plan to scale.
