OUT NOW: November's Edition of Manufacturing Magazine & Highlights from Manufacturing & Mobility LIVE
As the manufacturing industry evolves, November brings exciting developments, groundbreaking innovations, and stories of leadership that continue to shape the future. This edition of Manufacturing Digital is your gateway to exploring transformative trends, industry insights, and the exceptional people driving change.
From exclusive interviews with leaders at Toyota Motor Corporation and JTI to cutting-edge tech advancements from 德勤 , Amazon Web Services (AWS) , and Spotfire , this issue highlights sustainability, innovation, and workforce empowerment at the forefront of the manufacturing landscape.
Plus, we recap the incredible success of Manufacturing & Mobility LIVE and provide a sneak peek into Manufacturing LIVE Chicago 2025, an event you won’t want to miss.
Let’s dive into this month’s highlights and celebrate the ideas shaping tomorrow’s manufacturing world...
OUT NOW: Manufacturing Magazine
This month’s edition of Manufacturing Digital is packed with cutting-edge insights, leadership journeys, and the transformative trends reshaping the industry. Whether you’re passionate about sustainability, digital innovation, or workforce empowerment, there’s something here for everyone.
Here’s a glimpse of what’s inside this must-read issue:
Exclusive Interview with JTI's VP of Manufacturing, Corinne Burrows
Dive into an inspiring conversation with Corinne Burrows , VP of Manufacturing at JTI . Learn about her career journey, her definition of sustainable leadership, and the transformative strategies she’s spearheading to create a future-ready, sustainable manufacturing landscape at JTI.
?? Lifetime of Achievement: Janette Hostettler, Vice President of Manufacturing at TOYOTA Kentucky
With more than 24 years at Toyota, Janette Hostettler ’s leadership has been instrumental in shaping the manufacturing industry. Rising from engineering specialist to Vice President of Manufacturing at Toyota North America ’s largest global facility, Janette embodies innovation, excellence, and dedication. She has also made a significant impact in championing diversity and inclusion, supporting women and minority communities in manufacturing.
As an inductee into the Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame in 2023, Janette continues to inspire future generations while balancing career and family life.
A Truly Unlimited Training Reality, With Amazon Web Services & Deloitte
The partnership between 德勤 and Amazon Web Services (AWS) is revolutionising workforce training through Generative AI, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR). Leaders Frances Yu , Tim Gaus , and Douglas Bellin share how their innovative approach addresses challenges such as the ‘silver tsunami’ of retirements while empowering frontline workers and enhancing productivity.
Learn how Deloitte’s Unlimited Reality? and Amazon Q for Business are paving the way for smarter, more adaptable Industry 4.0 training solutions.
Spotfire: Revolutionising Industry Visual Analytics
Cloud Software Group 's Spotfire is revolutionising data analysis for energy and manufacturing, offering a unique visual-first approach. By integrating visual analytics with data science, Spotfire enables experts to analyze complex, domain-specific data at scale. Brad Hopper , VP of Vertical Markets, shares the journey of Spotfire, from its roots in pharmaceutical research to its current applications in semiconductor and energy industries.
Britvic: The recipe for Beverage Excellence
“Our Healthier People strategy is focused on our consumers, our employees and our communities.” – Nigel Paine, Supply Chain & Operations Director at Britvic plc
Nigel Paine , Supply Chain & Operations Director at Britvic plc , sheds light on the company’s focus on sustainability, nutrition, and customer engagement. Learn about Britvic’s efforts to lead the industry with initiatives like their "Beyond the Bottle" campaign, which aims to reduce single-use packaging.
KONE & Georgia-Pacific: Leveraging Gen AI for Success
Generative AI is taking centre stage as companies like 通力 and Georgia-Pacific LLC leverage its potential for operational excellence and sustainability. Industry leaders Amy Chen (SVP and Chief Innovation Officer at KONE) and Roshan Shah (VP of AI & Products at Georgia-Pacific) share their insights into overcoming challenges like AI ‘hallucinations’ and driving meaningful results.
Learn how Generative AI is redefining manufacturing operations for a more sustainable future.
NSK Global Gets Its Bearings From Data-Driven Strategy!
As a global leader in automotive and industrial components, NSK is transforming its operations through a comprehensive digital strategy. Partnering with tech giants like NTT DATA and 约翰迪尔 , NSK is leveraging data and AI to optimise decision-making, enhance productivity, and improve safety across its 65 global production facilities.
Jeremy Myer , Manufacturing Strategy Manager at NSK, shares how the company is moving beyond “gut-feel” approaches to strategic, data-backed decision-making.
Top 10 Predictions for 2026
as we approach 2025, the manufacturing industry stands on the brink of groundbreaking transformations. At Manufacturing Digital, we've harnessed our global insights to craft a list of the Top 10 Predictions for 2026 that could redefine the industry landscape.
From AI-powered factories and reindustrialisation to sustainable innovations and net-zero ambitions, we dive into what the future holds for manufacturing leaders.
Manufacturing & Mobility LIVE: A Virtual Event to Celebrate
"As a researcher with limited access to industry, todays event was incredibly informative and inspiring. The interviews were fantastic, subject matter excellent, great flow/pace, really excellent." – Attendee at Manufacturing & Mobility LIVE
The Manufacturing & Mobility LIVE virtual event, held on November 7, 2024, attracted over 500 attendees and featured dynamic discussions on sustainability, AI, additive manufacturing, EV mobility, and more.
This event, sponsored by OneMagnify , Nuveen, a TIAA company , and Snowflake , received an impressive 9.2/10 rating from attendees.
Manufacturing & Mobility LIVE, brought to you by BizClik , Manufacturing Digital and EV Magazine .
Read the highlights here!
Event Details:
Dates: June 4–5, 2025 | Time: 8:30 AM CST | Location: CONVENE, 333 North Green, Chicago | Format: In-person event
Manufacturing LIVE, one of London’s fastest-growing manufacturing events, makes its debut in Chicago in 2025. The event will run alongside Procurement LIVE Chicago, Supply Chain LIVE Chicago, and Sustainability LIVE Chicago, creating a comprehensive forum for innovation and networking across industries.
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