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  BY: BOB JENKINS   In my last blog , we discussed the importance of being a proficient problem solver in your quality role. So, after learning the problem-solving process and exercising it to effectiveness, stop and ask yourself, “What else makes me the most effecti...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/February-2023/Quality’s-Key-to-Success
Last modified - February 10, 2023

  BY: ROBERT SCIPIONE As we know, Industry 4.0 technologies are changing the way we manufacture goods and how we operate our businesses. For small to medium-sized manufacturers, it is essential to implement these technologies to stay competitive, optimize operation...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/June-2023/Attracting-a-Younger-Workforce-with-Industry-4-0
Last modified - June 23, 2023

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/August-2025
Last modified - August 04, 2025

  BY: STEVE VAMPLEW   One of the many services we provide at the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (The Center) is conducting internal audits on our client’s Quality Management System (QMS) or Environmental Management System (EMS). In today’s manufacturing clim...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/October-2022/Don’t-Be-A-Deer-In-The-Headlights-When-it-Comes-to
Last modified - October 19, 2022

https://www.the-center.org/Success-Stories/Happy-Howie-s
Last modified - February 12, 2018

https://www.the-center.org/Success-Stories/Bay-Motor-Products
Last modified - December 11, 2018

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/July-2018
Last modified - February 23, 2019

Industry 4.0 innovators are consistently developing new automation and advanced manufacturing solutions to fill workforce gaps. This technology has already enhanced the operations and profitability of small and medium sized manufacturers (SMMs). However, the challenge with s...

https://www.the-center.org/Resources/News/Industry-4-0-Upskilling-Elevate-Your-Workforce-to
Last modified - July 24, 2024

Perhaps now, more than at any time in recent history, all eyes are on manufacturing and the economy. Particularly in Michigan where conversations concerning talent gaps, labor shortages and a living wage are a common occurrence.   Is there really a labor shortage...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/July-2014/Michigan-Labor-Shortage-A-Crossroad-or-Roundabout
Last modified - May 31, 2019

https://www.the-center.org/Success-Stories/Advanced-Blending-Solutions
Last modified - February 12, 2018