Frank Henderson, CEO, Henderson Sewing Machine Co. Inc.

The Future of advanced manufacturing transformation is not a distant possibility requiring future attention– it is occurring now and accelerating rapidly. The capital deployment decisions, strategic partnerships, and operational investments made today will determine the industrial leaders of tomorrow while creating the foundation for sustained competitive advantage in an increasingly complex and technology-enabled economy. For those positioned to capitalize on this transformation, the opportunity represents one of the most significant value creation themes of today.