Manufacture Smarter Blog

1/1/2021 - THE CENTER
Best wishes for a healthy, happy & prosperous new year!

12/25/2020 - THE CENTER
Happy Holidays from the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center!

12/22/2020 - BY: CHUCK WERNER
Just weeks before Christmas and crunch-time was here, There were presents and planning and of course the reindeer. But this year was different, much more than the rest, Some elves had just failed their last Covid test.

12/18/2020 - BY: JESS CRUZ
I am privileged to meet with and support many small to mid-sized manufacturers in Michigan. They bring great value with their products proudly made in Michigan. However, many of these manufacturers are unaware of the information and opportunities associated with Industry 4.0 technologies. My hope is to provide some insight and encouragement for those who are considering their next steps towards technology adoptions.

12/11/2020 - BY: JOHN SPILLSON
When building anything of quality or value, you must first start with a solid base. You can’t build a house without a foundation, you can’t assemble a car without a frame, and you certainly cannot develop and maintain a robust food safety system without the foundation of solid Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).

12/4/2020 - BY: GEORGE SINGOS
In my role as a Business Leader Advisor, I often speak with small manufacturers in Michigan that are looking to grow. Many have found that their growth is stagnant and they don't know why. In situations such as these, the first step is to begin with evaluating the organization’s structure.

11/26/2020 - THE CENTER
Wishing you & yours a Happy Thanksgiving!

11/20/2020 - THE CENTER
The holidays are just around the corner – but they may look a little different this year.  To ensure you and yours stay protected this holiday shopping season, our team at the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center has assembled a list of special, Michigan-made products that you can order online from the safety of your own home.

11/13/2020 - BY: KATRINA GLOWZINSKI
With engagement and recruitment being some of the largest challenges faced by today’s manufacturers, the importance of workplace culture cannot be understated. The benefits of creating and maintaining a strong company culture are clear – but the path to get there is not as obvious. 

11/6/2020 - BY: ANDY NICHOLS
A few weeks ago, we posted a blog dissecting the various requirements of ISO 9001:2015 related to the “control of documented information” and addressed how cyberattacks can affect customers, management, employees and even regulatory compliance. Now that the value of information security has been established, we’ll discuss how to incorporate safe cybersecurity practices to further support your organization’s controls of documented information.