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BY: STEPHANIE NOVROCKI In the world of manufacturing, battling the competition requires a strategy of building a powerful and positive image. Quite often, it starts with how a company appears online. When your customers or prospects visit your website, what type of messa...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/December-2021-(1)/Is-Your-Website-Tired-and-Needing-a-Perk-Up
Last modified - November 24, 2021

  BY: BARB SHONIBIN   “Mentor” is often used as a buzzword more often than something that is acted upon. However, mentorship can be a great way to engage employees, new and old, while also benefiting the company.   In today’s landscape, engaging and retaining employ...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/February-2023/The-Power-of-Mentorship
Last modified - January 18, 2023

IN A PERFECT WELD... When we think about welding, we often don't realize how this skill impacts the world around us, touching nearly every major industry. From trucks to planes and bridges to buildings, welding keeps our economy moving. Ensuring your business and people po...

https://www.the-center.org/Our-Services/Skill-Development/Welding-Skills-Enhancement
Last modified - April 11, 2023

Bridgeport-based Amigo Mobility International Inc. had a problem. The nation's largest manufacturer of motorized manufacturing carts could not wheel them off the line fast enough to meet demand from stores flush with cash amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The family-owned company,...

https://www.the-center.org/Resources/News/Walmart,-Kroger-Shopping-Scooter-Supplier-Races-to
Last modified - March 16, 2023

How to interpret a technical drawing is an essential skill to anyone involved in the manufacturing industry, especially prior to learning GD&T. This course is designed for those who need an introduction to drawing interpretation and introduces welding print symbols.

https://www.the-center.org/Classes/Specification-Management/Basic-Blueprint-Reading
Last modified - November 21, 2024

As governmental and consumer demand for decreased emissions, higher sustainability, lower carbon footprint and greater fuel economy increases, the growing trend for original equipment manufacturers (OEM) to adopt new materials is impacting manufacturing at all tier levels...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/January-2016/Lightweight-Materials-Momentum-Grows-as-EPA-and-In
Last modified - April 26, 2019

BY: GEORGE SINGOS This year’s unique business challenges required manufacturers to be more flexible and efficient than ever before. As companies worked to rapidly adapt by shifting product offerings and implementing new safety practices, one factor emerged as a clear key...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/October-2020/You’re-(Virtually)-Invited-Join-the-Integr8-Indust
Last modified - October 14, 2020

Rob Stauffer has been a Program Manager in The Center's Lean Business Solutions program for 18 years. He has trained and mentored Michigan companies in the entire portfolio of Lean Sigma strategies and methods specializing in financial analysis, costing, strategic planning, p...

https://www.the-center.org/About-The-Center/Our-Team/Lean-Team/Robert-S-Stauffer
Last modified - December 09, 2024

Rob Stauffer has been a Program Manager in The Center's Lean Business Solutions program for 18 years. He has trained and mentored Michigan companies in the entire portfolio of Lean Sigma strategies and methods specializing in financial analysis, costing, strategic planning, p...

https://www.the-center.org/About-The-Center/Our-Team/Food-Processing-Team/Robert-S-Stauffer
Last modified - December 09, 2024

Participants will dive into essential AI concepts, explore applications in key areas such as predictive maintenance, quality control, and supply chain optimization, and engage in interactive, hands-on activities to build AI models.

https://www.the-center.org/Classes/Industry-4-0/Smart-Manufacturing-Leveraging-AI-for-Competitive
Last modified - December 16, 2024