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This interactive course is conducted in a simulated work environment that teaches the origins of Lean and how the methodology can drastically impact an organization's cultural and financial performance.

https://www.the-center.org/Classes/Northern-Michigan-Classes/Lean-Manufacturing-Simulation
Last modified - November 15, 2024

BY: GEORGE SINGOS Manufacturing continues to evolve and advance at a rapid pace. As some are keeping up by incorporating new innovations and practices into facilities, other more reluctant companies are quickly falling behind. And while 90% of manufacturers believe Ind...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/March-2021/Manufacturing-is-Advancing-Don’t-Get-Left-Behind
Last modified - March 25, 2021

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https://www.the-center.org/Blog/March-2013/Industry-Update-More-Trends-Indicate-MI-Manufactu
Last modified - June 07, 2019

BY: CHARLIE WESTRA Each week, our Proud to Manufacture in Michigan team chooses a Featured Manufacturer of the Week from more than 1,000 member companies. Our latest winner is Spring Dynamics, Inc. ! PROVIDING CUSTOMERS WITH MORE THAN JUST A PRODUCT Spring Dynami...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/March-2021/Featured-Manufacturer-of-the-Week-Spring-Dynamics,
Last modified - March 12, 2021

This training is designed for students who are either new to the manufacturing environment or those who need a more thorough understanding of manufacturing. Manufacturing Skills Development will provide a foundation for the processes, approach and culture needed to run an effe...

https://www.the-center.org/Classes/Leadership/Manufacturing-Process-Development
Last modified - June 24, 2025

  As 2016 comes to an end, companies within the U.S. manufacturing sector remain optimistic about new opportunities for growth and innovation in the upcoming year, even as competition from overseas continues to increase. Perhaps the most pressing issue facing the indus...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/December-2016/Looking-Ahead-The-Manufacturing-Industry-Focuses
Last modified - April 25, 2019

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https://www.the-center.org/Blog/April-2014/Industry-Update-Innovation-Institutes
Last modified - May 31, 2019

As the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center’s Lean Coordinator, Susan is an expert organizer proficient in Microsoft Office, event coordination, and customer service.  She is responsible for ensuring The Center’s Lean and Growth Services team have everything they need to ...

https://www.the-center.org/About-The-Center/Our-Team/Customer-Support-Team/Taylor
Last modified - December 01, 2017

BY: REBEKAH MCCARTER As we move into year three of the COVID-19 pandemic, the disruptions to the global supply chain continue. In fact, things look like they may get worse before they get better. Resilience is the new buzzword. While everyone is talking about the challen...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/January-2022/Supply-Chain-Resilience-Solution-for-Sleepless-Nig
Last modified - January 28, 2022

As a NIST MEP–approved Center, the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center is the official representative of the MEP National Network in Michigan. The MEP National Network™ is a unique public-private partnership that delivers comprehensive, proven solutions to U.S. manufa...

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Last modified - January 03, 2023