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At Hershey, a Sweet History and Saltier Future Powered by Digital
Hershey is transforming into a digital snacking powerhouse, using automation, data and paperless operations to boost flexibility, reliability and speed across its chocolate and salty snack supply chain.
Witnessing World Class Manufacturing at Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool’s Findlay, Ohio plant showcased its World Class Manufacturing journey, highlighting automation, kaizen, and standard work that have improved safety, quality, and efficiency. The facility earned a Bronze WCM audit score and has saved millions through continuous improvement.
Exploring Sustainability and Resilience at Schneider Electric’s Smart Factory
Manufacturing leaders toured Schneider Electric’s Lexington smart factory, a WEF-recognized Lighthouse showcasing AI, IIoT, and digital tools that improve efficiency, sustainability, and uptime.
Imagining an Industrial 5G Future at Ericsson
Ericsson’s Texas smart factory showcases how private 5G, IoT, automation and renewable energy can drive highly efficient, sustainable manufacturing. Visitors also learned how industrial 5G supports smarter factory connectivity and deployment planning.
Creating the Future Workforce at Lincoln Electric
Lincoln Electric combines workforce training, automation, and additive manufacturing to address the industry skills gap. Its Cleveland facility features advanced welding education, 3D printing, and robotics solutions for customers and employees.
Experiencing M4.0 at The Smart Factory @ Wichita Tour
MLC members glimpse manufacturing today and tomorrow during The Smart Factory @ Wichita tour
MLC’s Smart Factory tour in Wichita showcased Manufacturing 4.0 technologies, from digital twins to cybersecurity, and highlighted how advanced data and automation are transforming factory operations.
At IPG, A Relentless Focus on Business Value
MLC members tour IPG's plant in Utah and learn about the company's digital transformation journey.
Intertape Polymer Group doubled revenue and expanded globally while rolling out a phased digital transformation focused on operational excellence, workforce upskilling, and future revenue growth.
Inside BASF’s Customized Digital Training Simulators
BASF is using Voovio’s digital simulators to train operators and maintenance staff with realistic plant replicas, guided procedures, and instant feedback. The system aims to reduce human error and improve operational excellence.
Nexteer’s Tracing System Drives Global Manufacturing Improvements
Nexteer Automotive’s Digital Trace Manufacturing system connects data across 27 plants to improve traceability, efficiency, and problem-solving in global production. It tracks materials and operations in real time, reducing inventory discrepancies and supporting smarter manufacturing.
IBM Plant Tour: Driving Innovation Through Relentless Reinvention
IBM’s Vác, Hungary plant tour showcased how AI, automation, robotics, and digital tools are helping drive a more agile, resilient global supply chain. The company is using advanced technologies and real-time data to support its mission of relentless reinvention.
