US Center for Advanced Manufacturing

Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁 May your day be filled with warmth, love and gratitude, celebrating the gift of community and the strength we find in one another. 🙏 Cynthia Hutchison | Stephanie Wright | Shree Parikh #USManufacturing #Innovation #Manufacturing #HappyThanksgiving #Community

Trade work is the foundation of so many industries – it’s about time we give it the recognition it deserves. Hats off to Carhartt for empowering workers with their For the Love of Labor grant. This is the #FutureofWork! 🙌 Cynthia Hutchison | Stephanie Wright | Shree Parikh #USManufacturing #Innovation #Manufacturing #LoveofLabor #Sustainability #TradeWork

Shaping the data collection process involves managing potential sources of bias. Our trusted partner, Western Digital – under the leadership of Jackie Jung, our Executive Comittee member – offers clear direction to ensure the results are accurate and relevant. 💯 Cynthia Hutchison | Stephanie Wright | Shree Parikh #USManufacturing #Innovation #Manufacturing #DataCollection #AccurateResults

Despite a culture that embraces failure, many companies are still tied to the outdated – whether that’s legacy systems, standard operating procedures or applications. The steep learning curve of new tech and practices often makes scaling up feel daunting, with fears of failure holding businesses back. However, avoiding progress is actually far riskier in today’s connected world. Operating in silos is no longer sustainable – technology and industry are advancing, and so must we. ⚡️ Cynthia Hutchison | Stephanie Wright | Shree Parikh #USManufacturing #Innovation #Manufacturing #EmbraceFailure #FutureofWork #FutureofTech

Looking back on an incredible day in East Lansing! 📍 Our recent Next Generation Leadership Summit brought together some of the brightest emerging talents of the country – and we were absolutely delighted to meet all of them. Investing in the next generation of leaders is essential to building the future we envision for manufacturing. This mission is at the heart of the US Center’s work: harnessing the power of people and technology to shape a resilient industry. Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to such a meaningful gathering! 🙌 To learn more about our leadership initiative, visit our partnership page: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ginvNf_z Lt. Governor, Garlin Gilchrist II David Souder, Dean of Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business Jonathon Husby, CEO, ADAC and Change Champion Jackie Jung, Vice President, Global Operations Strategy and Corporate Sustainability, Western Digital Kelly DiPucchio, Global Manufacturing and Engineering Senior Executive, Formerly GM Liesl Riddle, PhD, Dean of The George Washington University - College of Professional Studies Julia Vander Ploeg, Board Member and Executive Judy (Schmitz) Whipple, Bowersox-Thull Endowed Professor in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Michigan State University Jeff Place, Vice President Operations Integrated Business Planning, Pratt & Whitney, an RTX company Lauren Dunford, CEO, Guidewheel Ashwini Balasubramanian, President, Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation Alexander Zar, CEO, La La Land Rijul Mahajan, Dashney Women's Leadership Accelerator (DWLA), Michigan State University Abeeha Zaidi, Dashney Women’s Leadership Accelerator, Michigan State University Colleen Andrews, Dashney Women’s Leadership Accelerator, Michigan State University Stacie Nevadomski Berdan, Advisor and Award-Winning Author, SNB Media Cynthia Hutchison | Stephanie Wright | Shree Parikh | Oakland County, Michigan Government | Michigan Economic Development Corporation #USManufacturing #Innovation #Manufacturing #NextGenerationLeadershipSummit #LeadershipSummit #FutureofWork

Many may not realize it, but manufacturing is one of the few industries where you can start from the ground up and build a successful career. It offers a clear path forward, and no matter where you begin, there’s always an opportunity to grow and thrive. This industry continues to offer real, tangible opportunities for advancement and success, and that’s one of the key roles the US Center for Advanced Manufacturing plays. Thank you to Drew Crowe and the MTS - International Manufacturing Technology Show team for putting the US Center in the spotlight! 🙌 #USManufacturing #Innovation #Manufacturing #FutureofWork #FutureofTech #AmericanManufacturing

The US Center for Advanced Manufacturing proudly stands as a key force in Michigan’s manufacturing ecosystem. ⚡️ With a mission to harness the power of people and technology, we remain committed to driving the growth and innovation that continues to position Michigan as a leader in the manufacturing sector.

Our CEO, Cynthia Hutchison, recently took the stage at Reuters’ Automotive USA to share insights on the future of American manufacturing. Here’s a snapshot of her key talking points, emphasizing innovation, collaboration, and accessibility to pave the path forward: ▸ #4IR technologies – such as AI, Automation, and IoT – are crucial to help manufacturers compete globally. ▸ Digital advancements should be made more accessible to both large manufacturers and SMEs, which can be helped with specific strategies on scaling technology and digital transformation. ▸ Partnerships between the government, industry, and academia are highly valuable to secure the US as a global leader in smart manufacturing. ▸ Practical steps for manufacturers to start leveraging their tools and workforce are readily available via the State of US Manufacturing Report, which details key findings from a robust network of industry leaders, innovators, and educators – available here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gywBjefe. Automotive USA is an annual gathering of 700 industry leaders from tech, manufacturing, software, and supply chains to spark collaboration and drive industry progress. Learn more about it here: https://lnkd.in/edWSbUGj jayson pankin | Cynthia Hutchison | Stephanie Wright | Shree Parikh #USManufacturing #Innovation #Manufacturing #FutureofWork #FutureofTech #AutomotiveUSA

Building a sustainable talent pipeline in advanced manufacturing isn’t just about keeping up with tech—it’s about empowering a resilient, adaptable workforce through training and cross-industry partnerships. Learn how Michigan is doing just that in a new article with the World Economic Forum from Stephanie Wright, Chief Operating Officer for the US Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Kerry Ebersole Singh, Chief Talent Solutions and Engagement Officer for the State of Michigan.

With rapid advancements reshaping the manufacturing landscape, preparing a skilled, adaptable workforce is highly essential. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation, in partnership with the US Center for Advanced Manufacturing, is leading the charge by collaborating with over 300 industry leaders to develop sustainable, transformative strategies for the sector’s future. Check out the article linked below for insights on building a talent pipeline ready for tomorrow’s challenges. ⤵ Kerry Ebersole Singh | Cynthia Hutchison | Stephanie Wright | Shree Parikh #USManufacturing #Innovation #Manufacturing #FutureofWork #AmericanManufacturing #MEDC