Report

Ahead of The Connected Worker, Chicago Summit this October, we’ve compiled exclusive insights from senior operations, manufacturing and digital executives via surveys and research calls, to benchmark the challenges and opportunities facing leaders today. Discover top industry insights with our informative infographic, including:

• Top Challenges Facing Senior Executives in Manufacturing
• Top Initiatives Senior Executives are Exploring
• Top Reasons to Invest in Connected Worker Initiatives
• Top Areas of Investment within the next 6-12months
• Top Areas of Investment within the next 12-24 months

Are your connected worker investments paying off?

Many connected worker programs never fail, they stall at pilot stage, struggling to scale impact across sites, shifts and roles. Ahead of The Connected Worker: Manufacturing Summit 2026, we sat down with senior leaders from Archer‑Daniels‑Midland, INX International and Sysco Corporation to uncover what it really takes to move from ambition to execution.

As INX International's Vice President of Operational Excellence shared: "This is the first time operators have known exactly where to begin and, in some cases, changeovers have dropped by more than half." 

This playbook shows how leading manufacturers are breaking through and delivering measurable frontline impact at scale. Inside, discover how Archer-Daniels-Midland, INX International and Sysco Corporation:

• Cut changeovers by 50% plus
• Enable expert‑level performance with AI-guided execution
• Improve decisions through real‑time operational insight
• Accelerate onboarding with workflow‑embedded learning

The 2025 Connected Worker: Manufacturing Summit's Post Event Report is here!

This is your go-to resource for an in-depth look at the 4th annual summit that took place in October 2025. Delve into key takeaways, gain audience insights, and relive the highlights from this year's agenda, and find out more about the Connected Worker Series.

Download your free copy today!

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The 2026 Expo Hall Floor Plan is now available to view. For more details, get in touch with our team at enquire@iqpc.com.