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https://www.the-center.org/Blog/January-2015/It’s-Time-for-your-Comeback-Five-Ways-to-Improve
Last modified - May 29, 2019

BY: JEFF WILLIAMS As we discussed in last week’s blog , the coronavirus pandemic has immensely changed the way people work, with millions now working from home either temporarily or permanently. While this serves to prioritize worker safety, it can have a large negative...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/August-2020/9-Reasons-Cybersecurity-Should-Be-a-Priority-in-Yo
Last modified - August 12, 2020

BY: GEORGE SINGOS Many times, small and mid-sized manufacturers are focused on getting product out the door rather than managing the business. Often, this means underlying issues in operations go unnoticed, ultimately affecting the bottom line in significant ways. Have ...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/July-2021/How-Competitive-Is-Your-Business-Performance
Last modified - July 21, 2021

BY: JOHN SPILLSON With all the buzz lately around Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it will improve efficiencies, streamline operations, and generally make our lives easier, one question is obvious: will companies ever use it to lead the most complex piece of equipmen...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/July-2024/Can-Artificial-Intelligence-Help-Lead-People
Last modified - July 22, 2024

  BY: CHUCK WERNER   As technology continues to advance, one of our top priorities at the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (The Center) is to support manufacturers through their selection of business information systems. From our analysis of more than 500 tech...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/July-2023/Information-Systems-101
Last modified - July 22, 2024

  With the start of a new year, businesses are inspired to reflect on the progress and changes they’ve made in the past year. If they were to look back five or 10 years, most manufacturers would realize their companies have changed so tremendously, that they are unrecogni...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/January-2019/Redefining-Manufacturing-in-2019
Last modified - April 01, 2019

The holidays are just around the corner – but they may look a little different this year. As the nation continues to adapt to the coronavirus pandemic, holiday shoppers are looking for ways to gather the perfect gifts for their loved ones while still staying safe. To ensur...

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Last modified - November 17, 2020

BY: DALE WICKER Manufacturing processes require vast amounts of energy including: heating, cooling, lighting, office equipment and the production line itself. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that energy costs continue to be a major expense for manufacturers. Yet,...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/March-2017/Energy-Saving-Tips-for-Manufacturers
Last modified - June 10, 2019

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are essential tools used in manufacturing management. These metrics can be used to measure the overall success of an organization or manage daily functions. Measurements help determine if operations are effective or if changes need to...

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Last modified - April 25, 2019

BY: JOHN SPILLSON When building anything of quality or value, you must first start with a solid base. You can’t build a house without a foundation, you can’t assemble a car without a frame, and you certainly cannot develop and maintain a robust food safety system without...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/December-2020/Current-Good-Manufacturing-Practices-The-Building
Last modified - December 10, 2020