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Engaging and Leveraging Manufacturing and Supply Chain Companies

The Dauch Center (DCMME) promotes education, research, and industrial engagement with those interested in operations and manufacturing management within the Mitch Daniels School of Business.

With a strong history of engaging with Indiana manufacturers and successful student projects, we have made positive impacts for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the state. The Dauch Center continues to pioneer new approaches for manufacturing, supply chain, digital transformation, and electric vehicle research within the state.

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2026 Conference Highlights: AI and Resilience in Manufacturing and Supply Chain

Thank you to everyone who joined the Dauch Center for our conference on February 20, 2026. While we prepare the session recordings, you can browse the event agenda and speaker profiles.

Conference Highlights

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Innovation Network Amplified with Campus Partners and Industry

XMO forms the heart of this transformation, fostering a community that unites physical, digital, and sustainable manufacturing. Spearheaded by the College of Engineering, the initiative is a collaboration of campus partners, including the Mitch Daniels School of Business, Purdue Polytechnic Institute, the College of Agriculture, and the College of Science.

XMO leverages Purdue's expertise, cultivating a skilled workforce and empowering professionals through retraining and reinforcing Purdue's legacy as an innovation hub. Purdue's pivotal role envisions a world-class ecosystem with scalable solutions that modernize operations, bolster national security, sustainability, and well-being, democratizing groundbreaking technologies and shaping a transformative legacy. 

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Ways to get involved with the Dauch Center

Labs

View the equipment available at the Dauch Engagement Center.

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Support EV GoKart

We’re driving innovation, teamwork, and sustainability—one lap at a time.

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Supply Chain Marketplace

Find retailers and manufacturers across the state of Indiana to fulfill your product and service needs.

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Partnerships

Become a member of the center and work with our brilliant students on projects to make your company more efficient.

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Special Interest Groups

Quarterly meetings for people in industry and academia to meet and discuss topics in EV, workforce development, supply chain and more.

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Conference Highlights

View the highlights of our AI and Resilience in Manufacturing and Supply Chain conference that took place in February 2026.

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