The Manufacturing Leadership Journal August 2024
Bold Ideas for a Better Future
Manufacturing Leadership Journal
August 2024
Manufacturers say AI is a game-changer, but new MLC survey results show both major benefits and challenges as adoption matures. This issue also features digital transformation insights from Cooley Group and Celanese.
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Manufacturers See AI as a “Game-Changer”
As they climb up the maturity curve, manufacturers see a host of benefits as well as challenges with AI, says a new MLC survey.
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Dialogue
Dialogue: Change is the Only Constant
Cooley Group President and CEO, Dan Dwight – our 2024 Manufacturing Leader of the Year – explores digital transformation, cultural change and what’s next.
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Building a Generative AI-Powered Digital Twin
As part of its accelerated digitalization journey, Celanese has developed a generative AI chatbot to serve as a user-friendly interface to its Digital Twin.
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Survey: M4.0 Appears Poised for A Significant Leap
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Survey: Leadership Preparedness Improves, but Gaps Remain
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Survey: Manufacturers See AI as a “Game-Changer” as They Ramp Up Investments
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Survey: Smart Factories Are Still a Work in Progress
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SURVEY: Manufacturers Go All-In on AI
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