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  • Making an Impact

    August 2, 2023    1430

    Local involvement and stewardship illustrate positive energy of manufacturers in their communities. Meet two MMA members that are active and involved stewards of their communities.
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  • Technology Offers Intriguing Possibilities for Shoe & Clothing Manufacturing Industry

    October 2, 2023    1169

    Advancements in technology continue to impact every facet of the manufacturing industry, and the footwear industry is certainly no exception. Read how Rockford-based Chaco is reducing waste and changing the game with repair and online customization solutions for their customers.
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  • MMA Hiring Solutions Platform Streamlines Hiring Process

    October 2, 2023    1378

    MMA partner Chatfield Global is a woman-owned consulting firm that provides a wide array of human resources, talent management and organization development solutions, from the highly strategic to daily operational execution.
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  • Site Selection in an Uncertain Market: What should you be considering?

    October 6, 2023    543

    The combination of increased consumer demand (particularly through e-commerce), supply chain disruptions, and a volatile world economy have led to a demand for manufacturing and warehouse space in the United States. Major suppliers are following key customers to “megasites” across the country, leading to a significant amount of new development in non-urban areas.
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  • Reporting Near Misses in the Workplace

    October 6, 2023    524

    OSHA strongly recommends reporting and investigating these “near miss incidents,” though many companies fail to do so. Whether you didn’t realize the need for reporting or don’t know where to start, looking at how others successfully implement near-miss reporting procedures can provide helpful insights on how to begin your program.
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  • Six Ways to Immediately Improve Retention

    October 6, 2023    504

    Retaining top talent should always be a focus of leaders and organizations. Today, it might be your biggest organizational challenge. While we often look to HR for solutions, there is much individual leaders can do to keep the best talent on their teams. Here are just five things you can do — starting today — that will move the retention needle in the right direction.
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  • Meet Facility, Your Recruitment and Retention Specialist

    October 6, 2023    835

    In today’s competitive job market, it’s more important than ever for companies to find ways to attract and retain top talent. One way to do this is to create a workplace that is safe, comfortable and efficient. A well-designed building can be a powerful recruitment and retention tool, helping to enhance safety, increase job satisfaction and streamline workflow.
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  • Opportunities and Pitfalls of Applying AI to Supporting Departments

    October 6, 2023    536

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not new to the manufacturing industry. For more than a decade, the technology has been used to track and predict failures of parts and other key trends. Now AI and machine learning are available to many departments of manufacturing, not just production lines.
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  • Canadian wildfires can't cloud truth about region's air quality success

    July 31, 2023    1122

    We are proud of MMA's efforts with our members who have dramatically improved air quality in Michigan over several decades.
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  • Statement of MMA President & CEO John J. Walsh on the Michigan-Ontario Economic Agreement

    July 25, 2023    1028

    The Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA) today released a statement in response to the Economic Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding signed today between Michigan and Ontario.
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