The MMTC is a non-profit group, partially funded through federal dollars via the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership. Their mission is "to improve the global competitiveness of Michigan's small and mid-sized manufacturers through innovative training and consulting services." They have six regional offices around the state of Michigan.
At The MORE Program, we regularly speak with burgeoning and established entrepreneurs about their challenges as they seek assistance with a variety of business challenges. Many of these entrepreneurs are involved in the manufacturing industry or are trying to figure out how to have their product produced in large quantities. These discussions are fascinating and exciting, but there are too many instances where these individuals are not aware of the MMTC or the breadth of its services. Assistance from the MMTC could have been the difference between business success and failure.
Their courses cover the important topics of lean manufacturing, quality management, six sigma, and manufacturing environmental impact. This organization will also do an extensive on-site analysis of your manufacturing operations, prepare and present cost-saving recommendations, and perform on-site guidance and training to ensure these recommendations are correctly incorporated.
This just starts to touch on the capabilities and resources of the MMTC, but for a state so heavily reliant on manufacturing and creating new manufacturers from this expertise, every business with some reliance on manufacturing should be aware of the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center.
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