Show Hours
SOUTHEAST Session:
SOUTHEAST Session:
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Rebecca Battle-Bryant, Director, Office of Statewide Workforce Development (OSWD)
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Anton Thomas, Director, Transformation, Michelin North America, Inc
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Taylor Powell, Chief Operating Officer, Industrial Motor Service inc.
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Robin Blackburn, Director of The Talent Campus, Michelin North America, Inc
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Sherry Bolds, Plant Controller, Dimontonate USA
SOUTHEAST Session:
SOUTHEAST Session:
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Cozette Robinson, CEO, CYR Consulting, LLC
SOUTHEAST Session: Many small and medium-sized manufacturers feel overwhelmed by the hype around artificial intelligence yet struggle to see where to begin without significant disruption or cost. This talk will present a practical, proven framework that helps owners, operators, and engineering managers adopt AI in a step-by-step approach. Real case studies will be shared, including a sales order entry automation initiative that reduced manual effort by 60% through the use of a third-party AI solution, allowing employees to focus on higher-value customer service and informed decision-making. Attendees will gain a clear roadmap to identify high-impact opportunities, pilot small projects, and scale AI solutions that deliver measurable ROI and strengthen long-term competitiveness. This session provides actionable strategies and dispels common myths, demonstrating that digital transformation does not have to be complex or out of reach for smaller manufacturers ready to take the first step.