Smart Manufacturing Mindset™ | SM Executive Council PoV on U.S. Manufacturing

Discover how the Smart Manufacturing Executive Council is setting a strategic course to rejuvenate U.S. manufacturing and regain global competitiveness. This council, comprised entirely of manufacturers, recently documented their point-of-view on the promises Smart Manufacturing holds for each manufacturer and their collective impact on the U.S. economy.

Our panelists will dive into the industry-wide playbook being developed by the Council, explore the critical need for an inclusive approach that makes Smart Manufacturing accessible to all, and discuss the role of AI, cybersecurity, and other advanced technologies in shaping a resilient and prosperous manufacturing future.

Join series host Mike Yost and our panelists as we explore the Council’s aims to drive the transformative potential of Smart Manufacturing across the nation and evolve U.S. manufacturing.

● Chris Micena, Senior Director, Digital Transformation, Nestlé Purina
● Rick Bullotta, Industry Advisor/Investor/Mentor
● John Dyck, CEO, CESMII

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