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Automation Alley is a World Economic Forum Advanced Manufacturing Hub (AMHUB) for North America and a nonprofit Industry 4.0 knowledge center with a global outlook and a regional focus. We facilitate public-private partnerships by connecting industry, education and government to fuel Michigan's economy.
Change is exciting…until it isn’t. Every organization has bold plans, new tools, and big visions, but here’s the truth: success doesn’t depend on the strategy alone. It depends on readiness. As one insightful (though anonymous) commentator once observed: “Readiness is...
Many manufacturers struggle with disconnected systems, data silos, and slow decision-making. Structured models like ISA-95 offer a proven way to integrate systems and gain clearer insight into operations. In the last two blogs, we explored the first two parts of a...
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Success in change doesn’t hinge on the plan. It hinges on readiness: when people know, feel, and do what’s needed, transformation takes off.
Discover how using structured models like ISA-95 helps manufacturers break down data silos, speed up decision-making, and build technology adoption into their DNA — not just as tools, but as core strategy.
Jon Chase, VP of Marketing & Shared Services at John Deere, shares valuable insights on agriculture, leadership, and career growth drawn from his unique journey from engineering to executive management.
