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Democratizing AI for Small and Mid-sized Manufacturers

SOUTHEAST Session: Job shops, mid-size machine shops, and contract manufacturers power much of the world’s production, yet they face persistent constraints: skilled labor shortages, rising complexity, and pressure to deliver faster at lower cost. While AI adoption has taken root in large enterprises, the greatest untapped potential lies with small and mid-sized manufacturers. This session will cover how practical AI solutions can compress programming time, improve productivity and reskill existing and onboard new employees and attract a new generation of talent.

Jasmine Kennedy

Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Jasmine Kennedy, Procurement Counselor, South Carolina APEX Accelerator

Rob Sims

Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Rob Sims, Founder & CTO, Alchemi Data Management, Inc.

Anton Thomas

Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Anton Thomas, Director, Transformation, Michelin North America, Inc

Panel: The Workforce Development Ecosystem in the State of South Carolina

SOUTHEAST Session: This Executive Perspectives Keynote Series session will begin with a keynote focused on Michelin North America’s workforce development strategies including the company’s unique Talent Campus program.  The keynote will be followed by a panel discussion with workforce development leaders from the state of South Carolina, the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP), and Industrial Motor Service, Inc. Moderated by: Andy Carr, SC MEP

Sherry Bolds

Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Sherry Bolds, Plant Controller, Dimontonate USA

Rebecca Battle-Bryant

Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Rebecca Battle-Bryant, Director, Office of Statewide Workforce Development (OSWD)

Start with the End in Mind: Transforming Results in Manufacturing

SOUTHEAST Session: Every manufacturing leader wants better results—higher productivity, stronger margins, improved retention. But results don’t just happen. They are outcomes, driven by a chain of causes. If you want to change what your organization is producing, you must first understand—and influence—what’s producing it. In manufacturing, we obsess over KPIs, processes, and performance data. But what if the real leverage point lies deeper? Behind every action is a decision. Behind every decision is a belief. And behind every belief is a mindset. This session takes you beneath the surface of your organization’s performance to uncover the unseen drivers of success: the thinking patterns and belief systems shaping behavior on your shop floor, in your offices, and across your leadership team. Because here's the truth: your organization will never rise above the mindset of its people. If you’re ready to stop reacting to problems and start redesigning outcomes, this session is your roadmap. Learn how to shift beliefs, align behaviors, and build a culture that fuels measurable, sustainable transformation—starting with the end in mind.