John MacDonald
John MacDonald is president of AIP Precision Machining, a Michelin company specializing in ultra-precision machining of high-performance polymers for mission-critical aerospace, medical, and advanced technology applications. He has positioned AIP as a go-to partner for customers who cannot afford failure—where tolerances are tight, materials are unforgiving, and performance is non-negotiable. Under his leadership, the company has strengthened its reputation for solving complex manufacturing challenges and consistently delivering parts that perform in demanding, highly regulated environments. MacDonald is deeply engaged in the business, working closely with customers and his team to ensure that engineering intent translates into repeatable, high-quality production. His focus is not on being the lowest-cost supplier, but on being the most reliable—where execution, accountability, and consistency drive long-term partnerships. Within Michelin’s Polymer Composite Solutions division, he plays a key role in connecting advanced material science with precision manufacturing, helping customers push the limits of what high-performance polymers can achieve. MacDonald’s leadership style is direct and performance-driven. He emphasizes ownership, follow-through, and building a team that consistently delivers beyond expectations—because in mission-critical applications, results matter more than promises.
Wednesday April 22, 2026
Beyond the Backlog: Building Resilient Orthopedic Supply Chains
There are important strategies with which orthopedic OEMs and contract manufacturers can move from reactive to proactive supply chain strategies. This session will highlight lessons learned from pandemic-era disruptions and how to build resilience through several methods—regionalization and nearshoring, dual/multi-sourcing strategies, inventory segmentation and risk-based planning, and supplier collaboration and visibility tools.
Moderated by Matt Stekier