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  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...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/November-2020-(1)/Holiday-Shopping-Online-Consider-These-Michigan-Ma
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...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/May-2016/Key-Performance-Indicators-(KPIs)-Measure-Your-Pr
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

Digitization has found its way into daily life and has heralded a new era in manufacturing. It has created opportunities for improved efficiency, higher revenues and increased innovation. Often referred to as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, or “Industry 4.0,” this shi...

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Last modified - December 11, 2024

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