Student Team:
Gabriel Steven Lounsbury – MSCS
Samuel Jorge Butcher – MS – DSE
Project Sponsors:
Jon Riley – Champion, Senior Vice President, Digital Enterprise & Initiatives
Christopher Fick – Supervisor, Principal, Strategic Communication & Special Projects
Faculty Advisors:
Ran Zhuo – Ross School of Business
Salar Fattahi – College of Engineering
The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) aims to create a framework that assists in the adoption of AI among small to mid-sized U.S. manufacturers. By addressing adoption bottlenecks, providing tailored roadmaps, and leveraging digital tools, the project empowers manufacturers to integrate AI effectively and sustain digital transformation.
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