2026-07-08 · Virginia Manufacturers Association — 2112 W Laburnum Ave # 205, Richmond, VA 23227
A Panel Conversation with Industry Leaders AI is not coming to manufacturing and supply chains. It’s already here. The question is simple. Are you ready to use it, or are you going to react to it? This cohort launch brings together leaders across manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain to break down how AI is changing operations, decision-making, and workforce expectations right now. We’re not talking theory. We’re talking real use cases, real challenges, and real opportunities. Event Details Date: July 8th, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Location: Virginia Manufacturers Association 2112 W Laburnum Ave # 205, Richmond, VA 23227 What This Event Is About This is the kickoff to the Supply Chain & AI Cohort. A working community focused on applying AI across: Advanced Manufacturing Logistics & Distribution Supply Chain Management Procurement & Sourcing Operations & Automation We are building a space where operators, engineers, analysts, and leaders come together to figure this out together. Because no one company has all the answers right now. Panel Focus We are bringing together leaders across three critical perspectives: “Old School” Machine Learning How AI has already been driving efficiency behind the scenes for years Generative AI & Decision Support How tools like LLMs are changing planning, documentation, and analysis Robotics & Automation Where AI meets the physical world on the floor, in warehouses, and across logistics networks What You’ll Walk Away With You’ll leave this session with clarity, not hype. Where AI is actually creating value today Where it’s overhyped or not ready yet How companies are reducing inefficiencies across operations How AI is impacting Safety, Quality, and Cost What skills and capabilities your team needs next AI is a productivity engine. But only if you know where to apply it. Why This Matters Supply chains are under pressure. Costs are rising. Margins are tight. Talent is changing. And inefficiencies are everywhere. AI gives you leverage. Used right, it increases quality and efficiency while reducing cost. Used wrong, it creates noise and wasted investment. This cohort is about getting it right. Cohort Vision This is not a one-time event. This is a long-term build. We are developing a maturity model for AI in supply chain, from:…