MMA News | MiMfg Mag

Duo Form - 2022 John G. Thodis Michigan Manufacturer of the Year (Large Tier)

March 16, 2023 2257

From Duo Form’s company culture to their dedication to customers and protecting the environment, they are a very deserving winner of the 2022 Large Tier John G. Thodis Michigan Manufacturer of the Year Award.
Approaching Talent Challenges Through a Sustainability Lens

March 16, 2023 884

There’s a proven strategy designed to help employers build scalable, sustainable pipelines of talent that uses tools and methods already familiar to manufacturers. It’s called Talent Pipeline Management (TPM).
Fighting for Michigan Manufacturers in All Three Branches of Government

March 16, 2023 925

For more than 35 years, the MMA Lawyers Committee has closely followed cases involving the misapplication of a law, rule or regulation that may affect Michigan manufacturing interests.
What is Your Business Exit Strategy

March 16, 2023 1133

If you have a business and you intend to retire or sell it at some point in your lifetime, you need to plan your exit strategy early on. Even if you plan to exit decades into the future, what you do now will set you and your business up for long-term success and avoid large challenges for a sale or transition later.
10 Things Every Manufacturer Should Do to Control Energy Costs - But Too Many Don’t

March 16, 2023 987

Virtually every manufacturer wants to cut its energy costs, optimize energy use and improve their sustainability footprint. This can be achieved by taking a few fundamental steps to control how energy is used and paid for.
A 360° Leadership Approach

March 16, 2023 1093

An authentic leader is someone who can lead in all directions — leading down to those you have authority over, leading laterally to those across the hierarchical structure, leading up to those who supervise over you and leading yourself before leading others. This concept is called 360° leadership.
The Purpose of the Workplace Has Changed

March 16, 2023 1017

For many businesses, a necessary step in attracting talent is making the workplace a space people want to come by offering flexibility, streamlined systems and employee-centered design. To maximize the potential of technological upgrades, it is essential to equally invest in training existing employees and attracting new talent.
2023 Legislative Outlook

February 2, 2023 1694

MMA’s Government Affairs team engages at the Capitol to enact change for the greatest benefit of our members and the manufacturing industry. Learn about MMA’s 2023-2024 priorities.
Online Training Courses Streamline Forklift Operator Standards and Safety Protocols

January 27, 2023 1315

Proper training also reduces liability and the dramatic costs associated with damaged products, property and equipment, which is why MMA has partnered with TrainMOR to offer a 20 percent discount on all training programs.
Addressing Global Food Waste Challenges with Local Technology

January 27, 2023 1502

Two Michigan companies — MMA Member DISHER and GTF TEchnologies — have worked together to address these critical issues by developing the RENU™ Drying and Milling System