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A disciplined approach to project management can greatly reduce the pains of project cost overruns, schedule and deployment delays, and decreasing customer satisfaction.

https://www.the-center.org/Applied-Project-Management
Last modified - May 05, 2025

STAY TUNED FOR THE 2026 CYCLE 1 APPLICATION IN FALL 2025.     invest in targeted workforce training Manufacturers are facing an unprecedented talent shortage, leading to challenges with production and productivity. Building a relevant, effective training plan is key to de...

https://www.the-center.org/Resources/GoingPRO
Last modified - August 22, 2025

https://www.the-center.org/Success-Stories/SMI-Aerospace
Last modified - April 01, 2019

https://www.the-center.org/Success-Stories/Antrim-Machine-Products
Last modified - May 27, 2020

A webinar series featuring small companies and the innovations they are working on related to lightweighting and manufacturing kicks off Aug. 17 and then the third Thursday after that throughout the fall. Read the full article from mitechnews.com. 

https://www.the-center.org/Resources/News/LIFT-OFF-Webinar-Series-To-Feature-Lightweighting
Last modified - May 05, 2022

A potentially far-reaching effort has begun in hopes of linking Plymouth-Canton students to local manufacturing companies and jobs. Read the full article from hometownlife.com. 

https://www.the-center.org/Resources/News/Push-is-on-to-link-manufacturing-companies,-studen
Last modified - May 05, 2022

Anyone working in manufacturing today knows the number one issue facing the industry is the ability to attract and retain talent. And anyone dealing with this “talent shortage” knows that Millennials, or Generation Y, are the most viable labor pool. But with so many perceive...

https://www.the-center.org/Resources/News/Millennials-–-The-Key-to-the-Future-of-Manufacturi
Last modified - May 02, 2022

The Biden-Harris Administration met with representatives from more than manufacturers, manufacturing experts, and manufacturers’ associations to discuss how small and medium-sized domestic manufacturers can participate in the  Investing in America  agenda. During the event, ...

https://www.the-center.org/Resources/News/WHITE-HOUSE-BRIEFING-Invest-in-America
Last modified - July 31, 2023

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/May-2025
Last modified - May 15, 2025

  BY: RUSS MASON Reconsidering your facility’s layout will enable your business to reduce material handling costs, minimize space requirements, and reduce energy bills. Whether you’re relocating completely or simply re-arranging your current set-up, there are several g...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/September-2017/Path-to-Plant-Layout-Optimization
Last modified - April 24, 2019