Manufacturing Leadership Council

Despite advancements in technology, MLC research shows that 70% of manufacturers still rely on manual data entry. For more insights on how other companies are using their #manufacturing data, download our new survey report, “Data Mastery: A Key to Industrial Competitiveness.” Key takeaways on manufacturing data: > A significant increase in data volumes is expected by 2030. > Optimization, prediction and automation will be top objectives by 2030. > The use of real-time data varies considerably. Download the report: https://bit.ly/4bFBBYl. #MFG2030

The most significant roadblock to implementing a #smartfactory strategy is an organizational structure or culture that resists change. What can you do to overcome this roadblock? > Find your champion and start small. > Identify a single process or product to test new tech with the support of open-minded workers. > Focus a manageable budget to address measurable variables. > Let the tech speak for itself through hands-on pilot programs. Read “A Multi-Dimensional Approach to Managing Change” in the June Manufacturing Leadership Journal for additional insights from PTC: https://bit.ly/3LnOnA3. #MLJournal

"A lot of the current press is around GenAI and ChatGPT-type language models. But the opportunity for self-learning, self-optimizing control systems has been around for a while and it’s having greater and greater impact," says Blake Moret, chairman and CEO of Rockwell Automation. Access the full Executive Dialogue interview for additional insights from our recent Q&A with Moret in the Manufacturing Leadership Journal: https://lnkd.in/gfmXNCYj. #MLJournal #manufacturing #ai #GenAI #artificialintelligence #manufacturing40

Does your company have a formal or partial policy on data security? Roughly 95% of manufacturers do, according to our latest data mastery survey. Find more insights on #datagovernance and organization in our new survey summary, “Data Mastery: A Key to Industrial Competitiveness.” Key data governance and organization takeaways: > 90% of manufacturers have some form of data privacy policy. > 2/3 of manufacturers have some form of data quality policy. > 60% have a plan, strategy or guidelines for data management. Download the report: https://bit.ly/3XZumYg. #MFG2030

There's still time to weigh in on MLC's AI in Manufacturing survey. Share your experiences with #AI and related technologies and your outlook for their impact on #manufacturing's future in our latest survey. Don't delay! The survey will close this Friday! More information below.

We are pleased to welcome the newest members of the Manufacturing Leadership Council, who joined in June: Mike Coubrough, Vice President, Operations, TE Connectivity Jim Derry, CEO, Field Fastener Jim Tobojka, Senior Vice President, Operations, TE Connectivity Michal Wierzchowski, Vice President, Operations, Jabil Learn more about these #manufacturing leaders: https://bit.ly/463i03i.

According to our latest data mastery survey, an overwhelming majority of manufacturers (86%) believe that the effective use of #manufacturing data will be “essential” to their competitiveness. Yet, for most manufacturers, making the most of available data is a work in progress. For insights on where other manufacturers are on the road to data mastery, review our survey summary, “Data Mastery: A Key to Industrial Competitiveness.” This free report can help you make step-changes in efficiency, cost effectiveness and productivity by examining four key areas: > Data governance and organization > Manufacturing #data > Business impact > Future trends Many thanks to our partners EY, Invisible AI, NTT DATA and West Monroe for their support. Get the survey report: https://bit.ly/4cFecqN. #MFG2030

The origins of #digitaltransformation in manufacturing are forever linked with MLC’s origin story. Watch our latest Executive Dialogue with MLC Founder, Vice President and Executive Director David R. Brousell for a look back at how Manufacturing 4.0 got started. Key takeaways > Important milestones in digital #manufacturing > Ways to orchestrate and implement change successfully > Challenges manufacturers still need to overcome to embrace digital > Exciting prospects for the digital future of the industry Watch now: https://lnkd.in/ghpFQfE3. #MLJournal

🌟 Calling All Manufacturing Leaders! 🌟 We're excited to announce our latest survey on AI in Manufacturing. As a key player in the industry, your insights are invaluable. How is AI transforming your processes? What impact do you foresee in the future? Your participation will help us map out current trends and shape manufacturing's future. Don't miss this chance to share your experiences and influence the direction of AI advancements. 🔗 Take the survey now and contribute to a more innovative future for industry: https://lnkd.in/gzWXi3bd Let's harness the power of #AI together! Results and analysis will be published in the Manufacturing Leadership Journal's August issue. #Manufacturing #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #FutureOfManufacturing #GenAI #SupplyChain

Find out how a leading global CPG company achieved a double-digit uplift in throughput by harnessing capability building as part of its transformation efforts. For details, read “The Human Factor in Industry 4.0: Capability-Led Change” by McKinsey & Company. Key takeaways: > Learn why buy-in from people is key to change management success. > Find out how to measure the impact of #digitaltransformation. > Understand how to achieve digital transformation at scale. Read the article in the latest Manufacturing Leadership Journal now: https://bit.ly/4eCWOFa. #MLJournal