MBT's mission is inform its readers about the critical issues related to IT professionals and the manufacturing industry.

The website's editor is Anna K. Wells, and the site's editorial director is Jeff Reinke.

MBT's editorial offices are located at Advantage Business Media's Madison, Wis. branch.

MBT also distributes the Mid-Week Report, a weekly e-newsletter that offers news, editorial, and product content similar to what's found on the website.

Common topics of news and editorial pieces include automation integration, network security, software implementation and use, supply chain awareness, product lifecycle management, software and system vendor selection, systems integration, validating return on investment, identifying and eliminating inefficiencies in terms of workflow and software performance, and training to understand a platform's full potential.