Center for Excellence in Manufacturing: Centers & Institutes: Faculty & Research: Kelley School of Business: IUPUI

Inspiring the next wave of manufacturing leaders

Located in the heart of Indiana—home to more than 8,000 manufacturers—the Center for Excellence in Manufacturing is uniquely positioned to recognize current industry trends and educate the next generation of leaders.

We engage in cutting edge research, enriched by our cultivation of robust academic and industry partnerships.

Our faculty leaders provide a relevant, innovative curriculum for undergraduate and graduate students, preparing them for a range of careers in manufacturing.

Manufacturing in Indiana: A closer look

Indiana is a cornerstone of the United States’ manufacturing industry. And manufacturing is one of our key economic drivers—it accounts for more than a quarter of the gross state product annually.

Explore the county-level impact of manufacturing in Indiana in more detail:

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Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development 2019

Pins represent Indiana's largest manufacturing centers

In Indiana, the manufacturing industry makes up

17.24%of the workforce

27.84%of the gross state product

Director Mark Frolich talks about the founding of the Center for Excellence in Manufacturing and its mission to support manufacturers—statewide and globally.

Kelley School of Business

Center for Excellence in Manufacturing

Inspiring the next wave of manufacturing leaders

Manufacturing in Indiana: A closer look

In Indiana, the manufacturing industry makes up

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