The Wisconsin Protocol: Operationalizing the "Human Centric" Industry 5.0 Hub through Legislative Modernization

Executive Summary

This comprehensive legislative and strategic report outlines the necessary statutory reforms required to establish the State of Wisconsin as the operational jurisdiction for Dexter Monroe LLC’s "Human Centric" vision for Industry 5.0. Industry 5.0 represents a fundamental shift in industrial philosophy, moving beyond the efficiency-centric automation of Industry 4.0 toward a paradigm that prioritizes human well-being, sustainability, and resilience. While Wisconsin possesses a robust manufacturing heritage, its current statutory framework—rooted in early 20th-century labor protections and 21st-century capital-focused incentives—is structurally incompatible with this vision. ...