WEBINAR

Does More Data = Better Decisions? 600+ Manufacturing Professionals Answer

Manufacturers have more data than ever—but turning insight into action remains a challenge. Join industry experts for a candid look at the “data paradox,” real plant-floor stories, and how leading teams are driving impact with smarter data strategies.
April 30, 2026
4:00 PM UTC
1 hour

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Summary

Today’s manufacturing facilities generate troves of data from machines, people, and systems. However, organizations are still struggling to close the gap between knowing and doing.

Join Eric Whitley, Sr. Manufacturing Solutions Engineer at L2L, and special guest Chris Luecke, host of Manufacturing Happy Hour, for an exclusive look into findings from over 600 manufacturing leaders. In this session, Eric and Chris are pulling up a chair for a candid look at what’s actually happening on the plant floor. They’ll trade perspectives on the “data paradox,” discussing real-world scars, successes, and the human element of industrial transformation. They’ll be digging into the nuances of our latest findings to show what these trends actually look like when they hit the plant floor.

We’ll discuss:

  • First-hand stories and use cases: How experts navigate real-world plant floor challenges
  • Tools vs. Results: An unfiltered look at how popular collection methods perform in practice
  • Information vs. Impact: Why it’s so hard for facilities to turn their data into action
  • Real-World AI: The actual impact AI-driven technologies have on data utilization
  • Strategic Gains: Where better data makes the biggest difference for your facility


Register today to learn what’s holding manufacturers back from realizing the full potential of their data—and what leading companies are doing about it.

 

Speakers

Chris Luecke

Chris Luecke

Content Creator

Manufacturing Happy Hour

Chris Luecke is a podcaster, marketer, and content creator in the manufacturing industry and the host of the top-ranked podcast, Manufacturing Happy Hour. Described as "TEDx meets How It's Made," Manufacturing Happy Hour goes beyond the buzzwords and dissects real-life applications and success stories through candid interviews with executives, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders. To date, Chris has interviewed over 300 leaders in the industrial sector to simplify and explore the latest trends and technologies affecting modern manufacturers.

 

Eric Whitley

Eric Whitley

Sr. Manufacturing Solutions Engineer

L2L

Eric Whitley is an Operational Excellence implementation professional at L2L with over 25 years of manufacturing and business improvement experience. Dedicated to helping industrial clients reach their business goals through the implementation of culture change, principled leadership, and proven improvement techniques.

 

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