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https://www.the-center.org/Blog/December-2016
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https://www.the-center.org/Blog/August-2016
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https://www.the-center.org/Blog/June-2013
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https://www.the-center.org/Blog/November-2020-(1)
Last modified - November 04, 2020

Every day, MMTC is out consulting with Michigan’s manufacturers about how to improve their competitiveness. While we work with a diverse group of companies – from food and chemical producers to automobile parts and metal manufacturers – organizations of all industries...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/June-2015/Choosing-a-Path-For-Your-Company-Six-Sigma,-Lean
Last modified - May 29, 2019

It’s probably not a bad idea for smaller and mid-sized manufacturers (SMMs) to adopt an “us against them” attitude as they become aware of the prevalence of cyber-attacks in the digital age of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industry 4.0. Read the full article f...

https://www.the-center.org/Resources/News/Cyber-Secure-Manufacturing-Is-Smart-Manufacturing
Last modified - May 02, 2022

As Lean Program Manager at The Center, Dave Kay provides custom training and mentoring to manufacturers across Michigan. His focus is on Lean philosophy, principles and tools to support companies as they work through their Lean transformation to reduce waste, cut costs and im...

https://www.the-center.org/About-The-Center/Our-Team/Lean-Team/David-Kay
Last modified - May 24, 2023

In an article published last year, the American Independent Business Alliance highlighted a shift in consumer behavior. More and more frequently, consumers choose to shop at local and independent shops, i.e. buy locally.   There are some great reasons to buy locally...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/November-2014/Michigan-Holiday-Shopping-Guide-Buy-Local
Last modified - May 29, 2019

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/November-2017
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https://www.the-center.org/Blog/February-2016
Last modified - February 23, 2019