The manufacturing industry in North America is undergoing its fourth evolution into a high-technology, digitalized, and data-driven industry. This Industry 4.0 period began long before the COVID-19 pandemic affected global society but has been accelerated in response to many of the challenges associated with it. In this report, we examine and explore the current manufacturing industry in North America and the challenges and opportunities it faces as adoption of Industry 4.0 thinking, tools, standards, and processes becomes more widespread.
The manufacturing industry in North America is undergoing its fourth evolution into a high-technology, digitalized, and data-driven industry. This Industry 4.0 period began long before the COVID-19 pandemic affected global society but has been accelerated in response to many of the challenges associated with it. In this report, we examine and explore the current manufacturing industry in North America and the challenges and opportunities it faces as adoption of Industry 4.0 thinking, tools, standards, and processes becomes more widespread.
Training Your Workforce to Meet Tomorrow's Challenges
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Automation, Maintenance,
& Reliability Summit
January 29, 2026 | 9:00am - 1:00pm
As maintenance and industrial production continue to evolve, professionals are being challenged to become more data-driven and digitally enabled. The Automation, Maintenance, & Reliability Summit explores how Industry 4.0 technologies—such as AI, machine learning, robotics, and connected sensor data—are transforming condition-based maintenance, improving asset reliability, and reducing risk. Designed for plant, production, and manufacturing leaders, as well as safety, automation, and technical professionals, this summit delivers practical insights for modern operations.
Lunch & Learn:
Lean Tools: 5S For the Workplace
February 12, 2026 | 11:30am - 1:00pm
Lean principles and lean tools have a very important role in various industrial sectors in today’s manufacturing world. The core idea of lean manufacturing is to maximize customer value while minimizing waste in the manufacturing process. In this class, participants will learn some of the most useful lean tools to use as part of a comprehensive lean implementation plan, achieving goals centered around reducing waste, improving efficiency and increasing customer value. Participants will engage in a factory simulation for applied learning which will enable them to connect the tools to the hands-on experience.
Lubrication Fundamentals for
Maintenance Techs
January 30, 2026 | 8:00am - 12:00pm
Mechatronics Level I Operator training will provide the essential skills needed to function as a well-rounded machine operator in a complex production system, responsible for efficient operation of the equipment with minimal downtimes. Mechatronics Operator training is delivered with a focus on system understanding, troubleshooting and problem solving. Prior to class, it is recommended that the participants complete an occupational assessment as well as mechanical hands-on assessment.
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About PeakPerformance
Peak Performance is devoted to assisting clients in achieving operational excellence and improving business performance by providing consulting and workforce development training services to businesses across many industries.
Striving for operational excellence is one of the most important contributors to an organization’s sustainable performance and growth.
Peak Performance understands that a training program is not a one-size-fits-all. Our services are unique as we build our clients’ training from the ground up, customizing the training to our clients’ needs while using real world simulations and experienced instructors from the manufacturing industry.
Achieving peak performance provides the following benefits:
An effective approach to business operations.
An organization that consistently realizes sustainable growth and increasing valuation.
A productive and innovative workforce.
Our Operational Excellence
Services Encompass Nine Dimensions
The journey to achieving peak performance begins with a framework for developing an operational excellence strategy.
FOUNDATION OPERATIONAL DIMENSIONS
The journey to peak performance for any operation begins with a foundational set of skills that employees can build upon and serves as a basis for supporting additional learning. We offer a solid set of skills training that will not only benefit your entire organization but will also drive the personal success of individual team members.
ADVANCED OPERATIONAL DIMENSIONS
Today’s industrial revolution is requiring manufacturers to have advanced skills in innovation, digital systems and supply chain network. We understand this need and offer an array of customized training that will equip your employees with a refined set of skills to stay competitive in the global marketplace.
PEAK PERFORMANCE OPERATIONS
Essential leadership skills are the pinnacle of creating a workplace that elevates all aspects of a manufacturing operation. Achieve peak performance by developing your employees’ skill sets that are necessary to lead and manage in today’s global environments.
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We use customized, modular training offered with flexible schedules to meet business needs, as well as ongoing follow-ups to track improvements.
Our Industrial Skills Services Encompass Four Segments
Today’s production systems require knowledge in Mechanical, Electrical and Computer Technologies.
Peak Performance uses Industry experts to upskill your workforce in ever increasing complex manufacturing systems through our Industrial Skills training which provides customized hands-on application training in Control Systems, Electro-Mechanics, Mechanical CAD and Mechatronics.
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