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Reflections on Hannover Fair 2025
April 7, 2025European manufacturers are broadly at a similar stage of digital transformation as U.S. peers, with leadership and legacy systems still slowing progress. Europe may be ahead in data management, especially interoperability, data sharing, and data sovereignty.
Best Practices for Cultivating Collaborative Manufacturing Ecosystems
April 1, 2025Manufacturers can strengthen ecosystems by organizing data, building trust with partners and conducting risk assessments. Shared insights improve inventory, quality, resilience and customer satisfaction.
Welcome New Members of the MLC April 2025
April 1, 2025Introducing the latest new members to the Manufacturing Leadership Council
MLC welcomes new members from leading manufacturers and industrial firms, including Amazon Web Services, Trinity Industries, Koch Industries, Eli Lilly, and Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies.
Smart AI Moves: Build Your Supply Chain Step by Step
April 1, 2025Build a strong AI foundation before scaling supply chain transformation. Focus on clear goals, cost-benefit analysis, and support across people, processes, data, and technology.
Survey: Tariff Tumult Roils Supply Chains
April 1, 2025More than 40% of manufacturers say tariffs are already hurting supply chains, with rising costs the biggest impact. Most are turning to digital tools, analytics and resiliency efforts to boost visibility and reduce disruption.
Dialogue: Scaling Industry 4.0 at Eaton
April 1, 2025Craig Sutton explains how he built Eaton’s Industry 4.0 strategy from the ground up, drawing on decades of manufacturing experience to drive smart factory transformation.
Four Ways to Leverage Spatial Computing in M4.0 Supply Networks
April 1, 2025Spatial computing can boost M4.0 supply network resilience through safer training, real-time facility data visualization, and shared virtual collaboration for faster disruption response.
The Foundations of Enabling an M4.0 Supply Network
April 1, 2025Manufacturing 4.0 supply networks require digital visibility, collaboration and agile execution. Treating suppliers as an extension of the business helps improve quality, speed and resilience.
Smart Factories and Supply Chains Thrive with Connectivity
April 1, 2025Smart factories use IoT, AI, 5G and advanced analytics to improve visibility, agility and efficiency. Manufacturers are also addressing legacy equipment, labor shortages and supply chain disruptions with connected, data-driven solutions.
Resilient Supply Chains and the Digital Thread
April 1, 2025Digital thread principles improve supply chain resilience by enabling real-time, contextual data flow, better metrics, and integrated redesigns across operations. Lean practices and advanced analytics help reduce risk and improve agility.
