>> Connected Worker Manufacturing – Chicago, IL – October 2026
>> Webinar – Manufacturers Alliance – Capturing Experience Before it Exits – June 11, 2026
>> Presidents Forum – May – 2026
2026 Presidents Forum presentation by Michael Muilenburg, an expert strategist with a decades-long career at 3M. He shared a modern “winning formula” for manufacturing excellence that integrates people, process, and digital tools to achieve real-time operational success. The materials emphasize that workforce capability is the primary constraint for companies, advocating for the digital capture of “tribal knowledge” and the empowerment of frontline employees. Leaders are encouraged to focus on standard work as a foundation for continuous improvement while utilizing rapid changeover techniques to increase capacity. Rather than merely collecting data, the strategy prioritizes decision enablement, where operators use technology to solve problems immediately on the shop floor. Ultimately, the sources provide a framework for navigating economic uncertainty by transforming reactive plants into proactive, learning organizations.
Thanks again for the presentation today! The content was fantastic and incredibly well delivered. Looking forward to connecting further. Frankie S. – General Manager
“We recently partnered with Manufacturers Alliance to develop a custom training solution tailored to our specific needs, and the experience was fantastic. From the initial consultation to the final delivery, their team took the time to understand our needs and create a training that was comprehensive, engaging, and relevant to our daily work.”
Jenny H., VP of Customer Experience, Wenger Corporation
2024
Connected Worker Oil and Gas – Houston, TX March 2024
>> User Adoption Track: How Do You Set Directions for your Digital Strategy while Still Aligning to End User Expectations<<
“Considering the Human Factor in IoT: Smart Interactive Technologies in the Human-Centric Factory”
Lean Frontiers Webinar | February 14, 2023 “Battle tested training links with technology. – A ‘YouTube’ for instructors and learners”
2022
Connected Worker Summit Chicago Hilton | Chicago, IL USA | November 14-16 2022 Keynote: “A People Centric Framework For Your Connected Worker Strategy”
Smart Manufacturing World (Keynotion) San Francisco, CA USA October 2022 Keynote: “DEVELOPING PEOPLE WITH DIGITAL SKILLS AND CAPABILITY”
AME Dallas 2022 Dallas, TX USA October 2022 Session: “Mobile Devices for the Frontline”
Manufacturers Alliance Annual Meeting Minneapolis, MN USA | September 2022 Breakout Session: “Instilling the Habits of a Lean Leader”
Presidents Forum Chicago, IL USA | September 2022 Keynote/Workshop: “Lean and Operational Excellence in 2022”
American Manufacturing Summit (Generis) Chicago, IL USA | March 2022 Panel: Hot Topics in Manufacturing, Workforce Development, Manufacturing Technology (Stanley-Black and Decker, Scotts, Otter Box, 3M)
Manufacturers Alliance Podcast Minneapolis, MN USA | February 2022 Panel: “ALIGNING YOUR MISSION STRATEGY & SCORECARD”
2021
Business Transformation and Operational Excellence Summit – BTOES (Proquis) Orlando, FL USA | December 2021 Keynote:
AME Everywhere Virtual Conference | November 2021 Keynote:
American Manufacturing Summit (Generis) Chicago, IL USA | October 2021 Panel: Manufacturing and Supply Chain Strategies (Ford, GM, 3M)
Quartz Manufacturing Summit July 2021
2020
The Presidents Forum
Other
The Shingo Manufacturing Summit 2018 St. Paul MN USA
The Shingo Manufacturing Summit 2017 Knoxville, TN USA
