Impact

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Turning Engagement into Measurable Results

The BUILD Smart Manufacturing (BUILD SM) Center helps manufacturers move beyond exploration and planning to achieve meaningful operational improvements.

By bringing together technical expertise, workforce development, AI-enabled solutions, digital transformation resources, and industry partnerships, BUILD SM provides a structured pathway that helps manufacturers identify opportunities, prioritize investments, implement solutions, and sustain long-term success.

Impact at a Glance

Measurable results across California and the U.S. driving a stronger, smarter manufacturing future.

Participants
14,600+
Manufacturers Reached
Training
12,000+
Manufacturing Employees Trained
Assessments
23+
SM & Energy Assessments Completed
Participants
190+
Apprentices & Workforce Participants Supported
Events
100+
Industry Events, Workshops & Training Activities
Partners
50+
Industry, Workforce & Technology Partners Engaged

Results reflect combined outcomes across BUILD SM Center programs and partner initiatives.

 

 

Key Areas of Impact

Driving innovation, building capabilities, and strengthening our manufacturing ecosystem.

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Digital Transformation
Accelerating the adoption of Smart Manufacturing technologies that improve operational performance, productivity, and competitiveness. We help manufacturers assess operations, build roadmaps, and implement solutions that drive measurable results.
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Workforce Development
Developing industry-ready talent and leadership capabilities to support long-term manufacturing growth. We collaborate with manufacturers, educators, and training partners to expand skills, credentials, and apprenticeship opportunities aligned to industry needs.
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AI & Data Innovation
Advancing trusted data ecosystems and AI-enabled solutions that drive smarter, faster, and more informed decision-making. We support AI-ready data, interoperability, and practical applications that turn data into measurable business value.
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Supply Chain Resilience
Enhancing supplier readiness, workforce capacity, and modernization efforts across critical manufacturing sectors. We strengthen ecosystems to build a more resilient, secure, and competitive industrial base.

Our Impact Pathway

BUILD SM provides a structured pathway that helps manufacturers move from understanding their current state to taking action and sustaining progress over time.

Engage
Engage
Manufacturers connect with BUILD SM experts to discuss business goals, operational challenges, workforce needs, and opportunities for digital transformation.
Assess
Assess

Through structured assessments, manufacturers evaluate their current capabilities, technology readiness, workforce needs, and operational priorities.
Plan

Plan
Participants receive recommendations that help prioritize investments, identify opportunities, and align resources with business objectives.
Implement

Implement
Manufacturers apply recommended technologies, workforce strategies, pilot projects, and improvements with guidance from BUILD SM and ecosystem partners.
Scale
Scale
Successful initiatives are expanded across operations, facilities, and supply chains to drive long-term performance, resilience, and competitiveness.

From insight to impact. We’re with you every step of the way.

 
Our team and partners provide ongoing support to ensure you have the tools, knowledge, and connections needed to achieve measurable and lasting results.
 

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