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Rethinking Pharmacy Benefits: A Strategic Opportunity for Michigan Manufacturers

August 21, 2026 55

For an industry built on precision, productivity and cost discipline, pharmacy benefits may seem like a back-office issue. They are not. Every avoidable dollar spent on inflated drug pricing is a dollar that cannot be invested in people, equipment, training or growth. That makes pharmacy benefit strategy a business issue, not just a benefits issue.
The Turnover Hiding in the Attendance Policy

August 21, 2026 27

Rigid attendance policies can unintentionally drive away reliable employees. By identifying the root causes of absences, such as transportation, childcare, or workplace challenges, manufacturers can improve retention, reduce turnover, and strengthen workforce stability without lowering expectations.
Upskilling from Within Begins with Leadership

August 21, 2026 19

Developing talent internally starts with leaders who prioritize learning, coaching and career growth. By investing in employee development, identifying skill gaps and creating clear advancement pathways, organizations can build stronger workforces, improve retention and meet future business needs.
The Manager Effect: How Leadership Drives Engagement on the Shop Floor

August 21, 2026 19

Effective leaders build trust, communicate clearly, provide recognition and support development, creating a more motivated workforce. Strong management practices improve retention, productivity, performance and overall organizational success.
When “Human-Centered” Requires Knowing What Human Actually Means

August 21, 2026 19

Truly human-centered leadership and workplace design require a deeper understanding of what it means to be human. Rather than focusing solely on efficiency or processes, organizations should consider people’s needs, behaviors, motivations and well-being to create environments where individuals and teams can thrive.
Can Artificial Intelligence Help Lead People?

August 21, 2026 18

Artificial intelligence can help leaders improve communication, manage risk, strengthen recruitment and retention, and make data-driven decisions. However, effective leadership still centers on people. AI serves as a powerful tool to enhance human judgment, engagement, and decision-making rather than replace the human element of leadership.
The Workaround is the Spec

August 21, 2026 28

The unofficial processes employees create to get work done often reveal how operations actually function. Rather than treating workarounds as exceptions, organizations should study them as valuable signals, using them to improve systems, refine requirements, and align processes with real-world needs.
Five Questions to Ask Before You Put AI in Your Back Office

August 17, 2026 320

For the small manufacturer, the question isn't is not whether AI matters but where to start without wasting time and money. MMA member Galvant offers five questions to help you work through that question to get real value before before buying or building anything.
Webinar: CMMC Phase II Is Paused — What Defense Contractors Should Do Next

August 13, 2026 169

On 7/13/26, the Department of War suspended CMMC Phase II implementation and began a 60-day review. While certification timelines have changed, requirements to protect FCI and CUI remain in effect. Watch to understand the impact on your compliance plans and CMMC roadmap.
Webinar: Beyond the Hype — Practical AI in the Manufacturing Back Office

August 12, 2026 215

Everyone's heard the AI pitch. This session skips the hype and shows what AI agents actually do inside a running manufacturer— responding to RFQs, reconciling POs and invoices and concisely answering questions about your own data. Hear from MMA member Galvant and one of their manufacturing clients to as they discuss real-life workflow, including what changed, what the numbers look like, where humans stay in the loop and what they'd do differently.

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