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Industry insights for manufacturing leaders navigating AI, workforce and digital transformation.

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CRITICAL ISSUES

The industry challenges that shape the MLC agenda—from digital transformation to workforce readiness.

FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING PROJECT

Exploring AI, automation and next-generation production.

MLC RESEARCH

Benchmarking studies and original industry research.

PLANT TOUR REVIEWS

Inside looks at leading smart factories and facilities.

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Events & Awards

THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING PROJECT: EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN MANUFACTURING

On Dec. 1-2 in Orlando, see emerging technologies in action, learn how manufacturers are applying them to real operational changes, and gain practical insights for evaluating, piloting and scaling new solutions.

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MASTER CLASS SERIES

Virtual executive learning sessions.

PLANT TOURS

Exclusive behind-the-scenes visits to advanced
manufacturing facilities and smart factories.

LEADERSHIP AWARDS

Recognizing operational and leadership excellence on the transformation journey to digital manufacturing.

2026 FINALISTS & WINNERS

See the companies and leaders honored in this year’s competition.

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About the MLC

ABOUT THE MLC

Chart the Right Course for Your Business in the Manufacturing 4.0 Era

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Senior manufacturing executives and industry experts guiding the council's direction.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

The team dedicated to helping manufacturing leaders accelerate innovation and progress toward Manufacturing 4.0.

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Insights & Research

ML JOURNAL

Industry insights for manufacturing leaders navigating AI, workforce and digital transformation.

LATEST INSIGHTS

CRITICAL ISSUES

The industry challenges that shape the MLC agenda—from digital transformation to workforce readiness.

FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING PROJECT

Exploring AI, automation and next-generation production.

MLC RESEARCH

Benchmarking studies and original industry research.

PLANT TOUR REVIEWS

Inside looks at leading smart factories and facilities.

MEMBER RESOURCE CENTER

Curated members-only library—event recordings, research and decision-support tools. Member login required.

Events & Awards

THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING PROJECT: EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN MANUFACTURING

ALL EVENTS

Browse the full calendar of upcoming conferences, programs and member-exclusive experiences.

MASTER CLASS SERIES

Virtual executive learning sessions.

PLANT TOURS

Exclusive behind-the-scenes visits to advanced
manufacturing facilities and smart factories.

LEADERSHIP AWARDS

Recognizing operational and leadership excellence on the transformation journey to digital manufacturing.

2026 FINALISTS & WINNERS

See the companies and leaders honored in this year’s competition.

START YOUR NOMINATION

Membership

Unlock exclusive research, events and industry connections through MLC membership.

BECOME A MEMBER

MEMBER DASHBOARD

Access personalized tools, saved resources and member-exclusive insights tailored to your organization.

RESOURCE CENTER

Explore curated, members-only resources including event recordings and industry intelligence for manufacturing leaders.

ML JOURNAL ARCHIVE

Browse past issues featuring manufacturing leadership, innovation and operational strategy insights.

News & Insights

ML Journal

Welcome New Members of the MLC August 2026

August 20, 2026

The Manufacturing Leadership Council welcomes its newest members. Ramsey Aljahmi COO EM Dynamics

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Modernizing Maintenance for Sustainable Productivity

August 20, 2026

The manufacturers closing the productivity gap are augmenting automation with maintenance operations that are data-driven, predictive and connected. A pump fails on a Friday night. A technician shows up, diagnoses the problem from memory, fixes it in two hours, and goes home. No record of what he found. Limited documentation of what he did. No…

ML Journal

Embracing the Industrial Intelligence Era of Manufacturing

August 7, 2026

The next era of manufacturing will be won by companies who strategically plan, architect, and know how to derive value from their technologies.

ML Journal

Survey: In Manufacturing Data We Trust—Mostly

July 30, 2026

The Manufacturing Leadership Council’s latest survey reveals steady progress toward data mastery, alongside persistent gaps in verification, integration and untapped potential “In God we trust, all others must bring data.” Most commonly attributed to statistician and business theorist William Edwards Deming, those nine words make for a popular post on LinkedIn and elsewhere online. Irony…

Blogs

Rethink Opening Address: The Inevitability of Autonomous Operations

July 8, 2026

Autonomous operations are becoming inevitable as AI, robotics and other advanced technologies converge in manufacturing. The article argues that human oversight, guardrails and governance must remain central.

Press Releases

Rheem, General Motors Named Top Winners in 2026 Manufacturing Leadership Awards Competition

June 25, 2026

Rheem’s Alan Machuga was named 2026 Manufacturing Leader of the Year, while General Motors won Large Enterprise Manufacturer of the Year. Pure & Gentle earned Small/Medium Enterprise Manufacturer of the Year in the Manufacturing Leadership Awards.

ML Journal

Managing Data Complexity with Trusted Hybrid AI

June 9, 2026

A hybrid approach combining generative and symbolic AI brings control and explainability when interpreting complex, real-world data.

Blogs

MLC Plant Tour: An Up-Close Look at Kohler’s OT/IT Integration

June 5, 2026

MLC members toured Kohler’s new 1-million-square-foot Arizona smart factory, learning how OT/IT integration, wireless networking and automation support bathtub production and warehouse operations.

ML Journal

Building An AI Governance Framework for the Factory Floor

May 21, 2026

AI governance doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Learn the five key pillars manufacturers need to confidently scale AI.

ML Journal

Dialogue: Building Rheem’s AI-Ready Future

May 18, 2026

Joe Palomba shares how Rheem aligned leadership, process and data to build a connected AI-ready enterprise.

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Welcome New Members of the MLC August 2026

Modernizing Maintenance for Sustainable Productivity

Embracing the Industrial Intelligence Era of Manufacturing

Survey: In Manufacturing Data We Trust—Mostly

Rethink Opening Address: The Inevitability of Autonomous Operations

Rheem, General Motors Named Top Winners in 2026 Manufacturing Leadership Awards Competition

Managing Data Complexity with Trusted Hybrid AI

MLC Plant Tour: An Up-Close Look at Kohler’s OT/IT Integration

Building An AI Governance Framework for the Factory Floor

Dialogue: Building Rheem’s AI-Ready Future

Introducing the latest new members to the Manufacturing Leadership Council

Johan Carstens

John Marth

Jay Merenda

Scott Nelson

Maurice O’Brien

Jim O’Connor

Matt Prange

Andy Reich

Aaron Schoonbaert

Keith Sinram