Establishing a Strategic Smart Manufacturing Journey Roadmap (60 mins)
This session should provide a practical walkthrough of how manufacturers assess their current capabilities, prioritize where to invest, and build a roadmap that fits their organization’s pace and goals. The session should maintain CESMII’s roadmapping framework while also showing how MEPs and partners can help manufacturers move from roadmap development to implementation.
Speakers: Tim Stuart (Visual Decisions), Jim Wetzel (NxGen Group)
Date and Time: July 23: 11 am – 12 pm ET
Link: https://myoma.ohiomfg.com/Event.aspx?EventKey=WFDW072326
Agenda topics:
- What the Smart Manufacturing Roadmap is and how it is used
- The assessment process and capability domains
- Moving from current state to a SM future state
- How CESMII supports manufacturers step by step
- How MEPs and partners can support implementation planning and technical follow-through
- Manufacturer case study spotlight
- Live Q&A
Key takeaways:
- Understanding of the roadmap structure and process
- Clarity on how to prioritize Smart Manufacturing investments
- A path forward that fits the organization’s pace and goals
- Awareness of interoperability tools, i3X-related resources, and available partner support
Part of a 3-Part Series on Smart Manufacturing Education:
This session kicks off a three-part series designed to equip educators with practical tools and industry-aligned insights.
See all three sessions:
• May 21, 2026 – [What is Smart Manufacturing? What You Need to Know Now]
• July 23, 2026 – [Establishing a Strategic Smart Manufacturing Journey Roadmap]
• August 18, 2026 – [Skills Needed in Your Workforce to Execute the Smart Manufacturing Strategy]
