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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

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

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

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

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

Total Productive Maintenance/Quick Changeover (TPM/QCO) is an all-inclusive approach to equipment maintenance that strives to achieve perfect production.

https://www.the-center.org/Classes/Lean-Simulation/Total-Productive-Maintenance-(TPM-QCO)
Last modified - April 01, 2020

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/June-2013
Last modified - February 23, 2019

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/November-2020-(1)
Last modified - November 04, 2020

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

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