Manufacturers Alliance

The best part of our flock is you! We’re thankful for the growing connections made among members, staff, and the manufacturing community—all of which make life extra sweet! Finding the right people to fill your flock (network) can be challenging. We specialize in connecting senior-level functional peers in manufacturing—in other words, peeps who understand what issues you are facing. On behalf of the entire Manufacturers Alliance team, we wish you a wonderful holiday season and joyous tides in the New Year.

"Manufacturers are reconsidering the value of location, placing operations closer to customers and suppliers, as the drivers of global manufacturing competitiveness continue to evolve." Explore why nearshoring is the latest priority for manufacturers in latest article by Michelle Drew Rodriguez from Roland Berger. https://lnkd.in/eQp2JJYy.

This year, Manufacturers Alliance uncovered how industrial enterprises are adding new #AI use cases to their operations, which deployments are top priority, and where companies have encountered unanticipated challenges and even unexpected successes. Read the full report: https://hubs.ly/Q02YqPdp0.

To meet the myriad challenges buffeting #manufacturers, "today’s #manufacturing CEOs are evolving their #leadership qualities in ways leaders of the past likely could never have predicted," says Stephen Gold, president and CEO of the Manufacturers Alliance. That means emphasizing soft skills. "In other words, inner growth, a concept rarely discussed in a bygone business era, is being embraced by next-gen #leaders." #IndustryWeek #nextgen https://lnkd.in/ezEVsKVD

Manufacturers who optimize indirect spend can experience cost savings, operational efficiency, and make more informed decisions. To get started, read “Three Insights for More Effective Indirect Spend Management in the Industrial Space,” in partnership with CoVest Sourcing Network for actionable insights on where you can begin. View the article: https://hubs.ly/Q02Y7jY90.

Thank you to Peter Pletcher and Gregory Doria of Lincoln Electric for hosting the Manufacturers Alliance Division Leadership Council last week. The opportunity to bring our discussions around advanced manufacturing technologies to life at the Additive Solutions and Cooper Cobot sites provided invaluable, hands-on insights. I'd also like to thank our case study presenters for facilitating great discussions: Bilal Mehmood, Susan Helper, Marty Siddall, and Jeff Schnitzer.

Manufacturers Alliance is pleased to share our new chairs for the Sustainability Council. Monica Miller Brown, Director of Sustainability for TK Elevator has risen to Chair after previously serving as Vice Chair. Joining her is newly appointed Vice Chair, Jennifer Koenig, Chief Sustainability Officer at Brunswick Corporation. The Council welcomes Monica for a second appointment and looks forward to the expertise and industry knowledge that Jennifer adds. Welcome Monica and Jennifer!

There are plenty of studies highlighting the obstacles in #DigitalTransformation. But, this one is different. 🤩 Our latest report with Manufacturers Alliance focuses on actionable steps to accelerate your success. 🚀 🌐 From smart investments to seamless tech integration, discover the five critical areas to fast-track your digital journey. Ready to check off your to-do list? ✅ For even more insights, find the full report in the comment section 👇

We would like to congratulate our newly appointed chairs to the Logistics Council. Heather Shilt, Director, Global Logistics at Fortive will serve as Chair, and joining her as Vice Chair is Kevin Biglin, Senior Director of Logistics at Valmont Industries, Inc. Together, they'll partner to strategically align content with what logistics leaders at global manufacturers need to know. Welcome Heather and Kevin.

Great insights for leaders looking to continue and develop their skills. Check out how our President and CEO, Stephen Gold, dove into insights from research in partnership with Egon Zehnder below.