Event Spotlight: MMTC ‘Learn About’ Events
The MMTC’s Southeast office will host, in conjunction with Wayne County’s Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE), a series of no-fee manufacturing oriented events at the Downriver Community Center (Southgate, MI).
The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC) provides small and medium sized manufacturers with operational assessment, process/production improvement training, mentoring services, website technical assistance and market diversification tactics. The MMTC is the Michigan affiliate of federal Manufacturing Extension Partnership through the U.S. Department of Commerce and National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Clients of the MMTC reported during the most recent full year survey sales gains of $114.4 million, with retention of $315.4 million in sales, investments of $66.6 million, cost savings of $48.5 million and 2,049 jobs created or retained as a direct result of their work with MMTC.
The MMTC’s Southeast office will host, in conjunction with Wayne County’s Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE), a series of no-fee manufacturing oriented events at the Downriver Community Center (Southgate, MI). The series will include:
HOME PLATE (July 23; 8:30-11:30am) Learn about the important services of the MMTC and their impact on Michigan manufacturers.
1ST BASE (August 26; 8:30-10:30am) Learn about applying LEAN manufacturing techniques to all business process. Save time and money!
2ND BASE (September 15; 8:30-10:30am) Learn about effective Quality Management Systems and the opportunity to reduce costly production variations.
3RD BASE (October 29; 8:30-10:30am) “The Wrap-up”: Learn about the importance of a searchable website and how to launch an effective market diversification effort.
To register, call the MMTC at 888-414-6682 or visit it online at www.mmtc.org.
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