AI Powered Manufacturing Productivity and Employee Engagement
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
9:05 - 9:35 a.m.
(see full conference schedule)
Speaker Biography:
Marshall Price leads Redzone’s North American business development within the plastics and packaging industry. He has a background in digital transformation strategy from his experience at Rockwell Automation and holds a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from The Ohio State University, with a specialized focus on manufacturing systems.
Presentation Description:
For blow molding executives, the path to lower COGS and increased capacity isn't found in more manual tracking - it’s found in breaking down silos. This session demonstrates how to put the power of AI and real-time collaboration directly into the hands of your frontline to drive immediate, scalable ROI.
Key Insights & Outcomes:
- The Culture Gap: An analysis of why traditional lean initiatives stall and how world-class manufacturers use front-line adoption to drive permanent operational excellence.
- Technology + Coaching Approach: Why software alone isn't a silver bullet. We’ll discuss Redzone's proven framework for instilling a self-sustaining lean culture.
- ChampionAI: Moving AI out of the back office and onto the shop floor. Learn how AI empowers teams to bridge the "tribal knowledge" gap and solve complex issues in minutes, not shifts.


