Smart Manufacturing Mindset™
Smart Manufacturing Mindset™, presented by CESMII - The Smart Manufacturing Institute & SME, is a monthly webinar where we challenge guests to think differently about manufacturing. We'll explore the nuances that hide in plain sight – behind the acronyms, techno-jargon and misinformation – to get to the truths that hold real value for real people in the industry.
In partnership with the Department of Energy, CESMII was established as a primary advocate and resource for Smart Manufacturing, including networking, education and workforce development, funded research projects and a Smart Manufacturing Innovation Platform to enable your digital transformation.
Smart Manufacturing Mindset™
Smart Manufacturing Mindset™: WEF Lighthouses — Lessons from the Leaders (Part 1)
What happens when a select group of World Economic Forum Lighthouse factories from Foxconn Industrial Internet, Schneider Electric, Western Digital and Unilever share the same (virtual) stage?
Their leaders unpack the cultural mindset, data architecture, and change‑management moves they all swear by, then reveal how industry, scale, and legacy constraints steer each site down a unique path of technology and rollout.
· Common DNA: Universal principles every Lighthouse follows
· Productive Differences: Industry‑specific twists that keep innovation fresh
· Transferable Takeaways: What any manufacturer can adopt today—and where adaptation is key
These leaders brought such a wealth of information to this topic, we are releasing this in a 2-part series! Stay tuned for part 2 coming soon.
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