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MMA-Supported Term Limit Reform Proposal Headed to November Ballot

May 10, 2022 2544

Following a recent vote by the MMA Board of Directors to support changes to Michigan’s legislative term limit law proposed by Voters for Transparency and Term Limits, the Legislature today passed House Joint Resolution R, which places the proposed constitutional amendment to reform Michigan’s term limits on the November 2022 ballot.
How to Prevent Random, Low Frequency Defects from Escaping to the Customer

May 4, 2022 3760

Many manufacturers experience their share of quality problems. Many can be solved with troubleshooting. More difficult problems require some analysis and use of cause analysis tools. But the trickiest, most frustrating and hardest to solve seem to be very low occurrence, seemingly random issues, that escape out to the customer.
Navigating Inflation with Equipment Financing

May 4, 2022 3190

Organizations looking for enterprise hardware and automation solutions are seeing multiple price increases on those products in short periods of time — in some cases, those increases (around a few percentage points on average) have occurred even after a purchase order was issued. The ongoing supply chain issues, increased demand for goods, the cost of manufacturing and significantly higher shipping costs have all contributed.
Identify, Understand and Manage Health Plan Risk within M&A

April 19, 2022 2960

With more companies transitioning from fully insured to self-insured health plans, the claims liability that once primarily fell on the insurance carrier is now more directly the employer’s responsibility.
Four Characteristics of Great Middle Managers

April 19, 2022 3958

Middle managers are often the unsung heroes in times of change. This is especially true as the pandemic has stressed organizations with operational challenges and talent shortages. Middle managers play a critical role in successfully navigating today’s environment. They are the ones who help ensure organizations are successful. However, their contributions and potential for positive impact often go unrecognized.
Welcome to Bill Rayl, MMA's New Executive Director of Workforce Solutions

April 14, 2022 3755

As Michigan manufacturers face increasing competition across this great nation of ours and around the world for skilled talent, and as the need for skilled workers to develop and implement new advanced technologies reaches a critical juncture, MMA welcomes one of the country’s most recognized experts to the MMA family to serve as that connector for Michigan manufacturers.
Preparing for Cyberattacks and Limiting Liability

March 4, 2022 3114

Now is the time for companies to ensure that they undertake a comprehensive risk assessment and implement the necessary cybersecurity measures to mitigate potential liability in the event of a cyberattack.
CONNEX Michigan

March 3, 2022 3144

CONNEX™ Michigan is a cloud-based, industry-designed software platform that centralizes the Michigan supply chain network into a searchable scouting database and integrates with the national Manufacturers Marketplace, sponsored by the National Association of Manufacturers.
Nearly 17,000 Michigan High School Students to Receive Manufacturing and Engineering Education Opportunity Through the SME Education Foundation

February 24, 2022 2724

The SME Education Foundation received $6 million from the state of Michigan as part of the 2021 education budget to scale the SME PRIME initiative across the state. The award increases the number of schools participating in the unique manufacturer/educator partnership-driven SME PRIME initiative by 16 — there are already 17 SME PRIME schools in Michigan.
The Importance of Knowing Your Company Culture and Employee Engagement in the Age of The Great Resignation

February 24, 2022 3752

This turnover is creating a vacuum for businesses who are losing talent and are unable to recruit new hires quickly enough. As an employer, it is essential to understand the top concerns of your employees and how they affect your hiring, retention, and overall employee engagement.

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