THE RIGHT PLACE | MMTC – WEST MANUFACTURERS COUNCIL The Right Place, Inc. convened the Manufacturers Council in 1989 to unite manufacturers in the region and identify common interests, goals, and opportunities to improve the local manufacturing economy. Members of the Manufacturers Council have a collective vision “. . . to advance West Michigan as a global center of manufacturing excellence.” From that vision comes the council’s mission to inspire a community of dedicated manufacturing-focused companies to deliver solutions and prosperity to its members. Throughout 2025 and 2026 the Manufacturers Council Working Group will focus on these initiatives: AI Roadmap Initiative: The Manufacturers Council’s AI Roadmap Working Group is a collaborative team dedicated to guiding manufacturers in integrating artificial intelligence into their operations. This group focuses on developing strategies, sharing best practices, and providing resources to facilitate the adoption of AI technologies within the manufacturing sector. Talent Working Group: Improving the community workforce development system to better prepare the future local talent pool, particularly through our Discover Manufacturing website. Best in Class Knowledge Sharing Working Group: Utilizing existing programs more effectively, establish user/work group(s) and education forums, such as the Continuous Improvement Activities work group.
AI in Manufacturing Roadmap
Industry 4.0
Industry 4.0
Created by manufacturers for manufacturers, the AI for Manufacturing Roadmap is a strategic guide for manufacturers interested in investing and implementing AI into their business. The report is designed as a diagnostic tool to identify current needs and opportunities where AI can serve as a catalyst for your organization.
Industry 3.0
Industry 3.0
Industry 3.0
Digital Innovation Journey
AI can lead to a 40%+ increase in productivity by 2035 Multiple independent reports suggest that in the manufacturing industry
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