Ethan Karp

Ethan Karp

Contributor|Manufacturing

I am the President and CEO of the nonprofit consulting group MAGNET, which focuses on manufacturing growth. Prior to joining MAGNET in 2013, I worked with Fortune 500 companies at McKinsey & Co. I received undergraduate degrees in biochemistry and physics from Miami University

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Jul 21, 2026

America Wants A Manufacturing Comeback. Which One Will It Get?

Manufacturing has multiple futures: automated, AI-enabled and more resilient. The winners will be those that build the people and career paths to run them.

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Jun 9, 2026

AI Won’t Fix Manufacturing Until Manufacturers Fix The Work

Six places that need attention before AI can deliver real value.

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May 26, 2026

How To Keep Your Factory From Forgetting How To Run

Prevent costly knowledge loss in manufacturing with six practical strategies for capturing institutional know-how before retirement and turnover hit operations.

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Mar 20, 2026

Six Signals From The Factory Floor About Where Manufacturing Is Headed

In many ways, what’s happening on Ohio factory floors reflects the reality facing manufacturers across the country. And right now, the picture is clear. Despite the headwinds, manufacturers are holding steady under pressure. CEOs aren’t retreating, they’re recalibrating.

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Feb 9, 2026

AI Strategy For Manufacturers In 2026

Manufacturers have been bombarded by an onslaught of AI software pitches. But it can be difficult to know what kind of AI they should be moving into their operations.