Cozette Robinson is the Managing Member of CYR Consulting, LLC, a consulting firm specializing in digital transformation for large and mid-sized manufacturing companies. With more than 20 years of experience in project leadership, she has built a career at the intersection of technology, operations, and organizational change. Cozette is recognized for her expertise in guiding manufacturers through complex modernization efforts, including ERP cloud migrations, AI software integration, and enterprise project management. Her leadership has enabled clients across the chemical, automotive, and industrial sectors to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate digital adoption while minimizing risk. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and SAFe 6.0 Practice Consultant, bringing strong credentials in structured project delivery and agile transformation. She also holds certifications in Managing Machine Learning (Duke University) and Generative AI for Project Managers (PMI), equipping her to translate emerging technologies into practical strategies that manufacturers can act on today. Her experience includes leading high-stakes initiatives such as ERP modernizations, supply chain optimization programs, and the recovery of at-risk digital transformations. She is known for her ability to align leadership, employees, and vendors around a shared vision, reducing resistance to change and driving adoption across organizations. Cozette’s speaking engagements emphasize practical insights for manufacturing decision-makers—helping leaders cut through the hype around AI and digital transformation, and focus on frameworks that deliver measurable results. Her approach is grounded in the realities manufacturers face: legacy systems, workforce challenges, and global competitive pressures. Cozette Robinson brings to the Society of Manufacturing Engineers a unique blend of industry knowledge, proven project leadership, and a passion for helping manufacturers modernize with confidence.