Manufacture Smarter Blog

1/14/2022 - BY: JOHN SPILLSON
With nearly 800 million members at the end of 2021, LinkedIn yielded one of the largest professional social platforms in the world. Now is a great time to update your personal and business LinkedIn information, trainings, certifications, experiences, skills and recommendations.

1/7/2022 - BY: ANDY NICHOLS
Since ISO 9001 appeared on the manufacturing scene in 1987, organizations have been vexed by the need to control two fundamental elements of the Quality Management System: Documentation Controls and Measuring Equipment Controls. 

12/31/2021 - THE CENTER
Despite the whirlwind of this past year, we hope 2021 has been successful for you and your organization. We wish you a happy and healthy 2022! Happy New Year!

12/24/2021 - THE CENTER
May your holiday season be blessed with the laughter and love of family and friends. Happy Holidays!

12/17/2021 - BY: REBEKAH MCCARTER
In recent months, both Deloitte and IndustryWeek published survey data on the pressing issues that are the biggest concern for manufacturers. These surveys, conducted in September and October 2021 respectively, reported remarkably consistent findings.

12/10/2021 - BY: STEPHANIE NOVROCKI
Battling the competition requires a strategy of building a positive image. Quite often, it starts with how a company appears online. When prospects visit your website, what type of message are you sending?

12/3/2021 - BY: PHILLIP WADSWORTH (WWW.NIST.GOV)
Each year, the MEP National NetworkTM is fortunate to assist manufacturers across the nation that are creating distinct, quality products. And, each year, we like to share some of these small to medium-sized manufacturers and their products with you.

11/25/2021 - THE CENTER
This is the time of year for sharing what you’re thankful for. Michigan manufacturers are at the top of our list!

11/24/2021 - BY: JAMIE HEADLEY
The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center is partnering with CADIA to offer several courses to manufacturers focused on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

11/19/2021 - BY: JEFF SCHULTZ
Growing up in the era of NASA’s Apollo space program, I was fascinated with space exploration and had my sights set on becoming an astronaut. When the creative side of my brain overtook the analytic side, astronaut as a profession ceased. But my interest in outer space remained.