Rockwell Automation Singapore Facility Honored as Global Lighthouse by WEF

A Prestigious Global Recognition

Rockwell Automation, Inc., the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, proudly announced that its Singapore manufacturing facility has been named a member of the Global Lighthouse Network by the World Economic Forum. This honor celebrates the site’s ability to apply advanced technologies at scale, delivering measurable improvements in productivity, quality, and workforce enablement.

Transforming Productivity Through Innovation

The Singapore site earned special distinction in the productivity category, reflecting its remarkable transformation into a highly flexible, data-driven operation. By implementing more than 50 digital and AI-enabled solutions—including intelligent automation, AI-driven quality control, and predictive maintenance—the facility successfully boosted output efficiency, reduced defects, and accelerated workforce onboarding.

Turning Data into Actionable Outcomes

Bob Buttermore, SVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Rockwell Automation, emphasized the broader impact of this achievement: “We are focused on turning data into decisions and AI into outcomes—helping manufacturers build Factories of the Future that are more resilient, adaptive, and productive.” His statement underscores Rockwell’s vision of scaling advanced automation technologies across global operations and extending these benefits to customers worldwide.

AI Embedded in Core Operations

According to the World Economic Forum, this latest cohort of Lighthouse sites demonstrates how AI is becoming deeply embedded into core operations. This integration enables organizations to improve decision-making, accelerate innovation, and continuously optimize performance. Rockwell’s recognition illustrates how intelligence is no longer confined to isolated processes but is woven into the very fabric of industrial operations.

Collaboration Across the Global Lighthouse Network

Rockwell’s participation in the Global Lighthouse Network connects the company to a worldwide community of leading manufacturers driving industrial transformation. Through this collaboration, Rockwell will share best practices and work alongside other Lighthouse members to accelerate the adoption of advanced technologies across industries and regions.

Reinforcing Commitment to Scaled Transformation

Kiva Allgood, Managing Director at the World Economic Forum, highlighted the broader trend: “The world’s leading manufacturers are no longer optimizing individual processes; they are reimagining entire operating systems.” This recognition reinforces Rockwell’s commitment to helping manufacturers move beyond pilot programs to scaled transformation, linking data, automation, and AI to deliver measurable business outcomes.