MESA Smart Manufacturing Community: Manufacturing Operations Software

Description

Come share your experiences, stories, questions, and what you have learned in a safe, non-commercial environment. We seek to understand the state-of-the market, understand what companies have done that has or has not worked, documenting questions that MESA and the community can help answer. Overall, the goal is to accelerate each participant’s learning and progress toward Smart Manufacturing. 

Topic:  MES 3.0: Agentic AI and the Rise of Systems of Intelligence

In 2025, MES is evolving from a system of record to a system of intelligence. AI and emerging Agentic AI are driving real-time decision-making, orchestrating workflows, and bridging IT/OT gaps. Coupled with digital twins, cloud-native platforms, and interoperability advances, MES is becoming the backbone of smart, agile, and resilient operations. This session invites leaders to explore opportunities, risks, and next steps in shaping MES for competitive advantage.

Discussion Questions:

• How will Agentic AI redefine the role of MES in decision-making and human oversight?
• What guardrails are needed to balance speed of innovation with governance, security, and compliance
• How can manufacturers overcome legacy system constraints while advancing toward composable, cloud-native MES?
• What new business models or value streams could emerge as MES evolves into a system of intelligence?

Agenda: 

• Thanks to our Sponsor(s) 
• Facilitator introduction 
• Community & Group overview – why participate and what to expect 
• Smart Manufacturing Paradigm 
• Thanks to our Sponsor(s) 
• Summary of last meeting 
• Today's subject 
• Wrap up 
• Next meeting 
• How to keep the conversation going 
• Thanks

The Community meets every two weeks via virtual facilitated meetings. The Community is a benefit of MESA membership. Members automatically receive the Zoom link/invitation. Not a member? Join today! 

Learn more about MESA's Smart Manufacturing Community Groups.

Smart Manufacturing Community Sponsor: