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Recruiting with Buy, Build and Borrow

July 17, 2025 334

Recruiting is a perfect example of when it makes sense to “buy” tools and “borrow” talent to “build” your capabilities, especially when the volume or complexity of hiring temporarily exceeds internal bandwidth. Let’s look at how one company applied this approach through a successful recruiting partnership with Chatfield Global LLC.
Forklift and MEWP Operator Training Programs Reinforce Safety Standards

April 30, 2025 1034

Based in Grand Rapids, TrainMOR provides industrial truck operator training and mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) training, both online and in person. The training helps businesses comply with ANSI and OSHA standards. In addition to the fact that training is required for safety, TrainMOR’s solutions supplement onboarding processes and boost, refresh and modernize operator training.
MMA Solutions for Success: Praeco Skills

February 14, 2025 1745

Attracting and retaining talent is an ongoing challenge in the industry, and Praeco Skills Founder Ryan Pohl and Talent Development Manager Steve Heethuis have dedicated the past 25 years of their careers seeking solutions.
Supervisor Boot Camp by Frontline Training Solutions

July 23, 2025 2260

Supervisor Boot Camp, powered by Frontline Training Solutions, teaches participants the practical skills they need to thrive in the world of manufacturing leadership and to successfully transition from peer to leader. Designed by experts with 30+ years of manufacturing experience, this program engages manufacturing leaders in a way few other training programs can.
The Power of Strategic Partnership - Duratrack Case Study Part 1

October 16, 2024 1350

Chatfield Global LLC wrote a four-part case study series highlighting the array of work they have done with Duratrack, a client of theirs in the metal fabrication industry.
Understanding How to Maximize Employee Care within the Manufacturing Industry

October 4, 2024 1215

For more than two decades, MetLife’s annual U.S. Employee Benefit Trends Study (EBTS) has tracked important shifts in the workplace, employment relationships, workers’ holistic well-being and best practices for benefits programs. In 2023, MetLife’s EBTS study noted the concept of Employee Care, a holistic approach to care that prioritizes the wellbeing of employees across the whole employee experience.
Twin Health’s Diabetes Remission Program

October 4, 2024 2577

In an era where technology is transforming health care, Twin Health stands at the forefront with its innovative Whole Body Digital Twin™ technology. Twin Health is a medical research and technology solutions developer founded in 2018. The organization has demonstrated success in diabetes remission and Blue Cross® Blue Shield® of Michigan is involved in the pilot to find innovative ways to reduce pharmacy costs and deliver long-term positive results for members managing diabetes.
Webinar: Data Breach - Strategies to Mitigate and Transfer Risk

October 4, 2024 1310

Ransomware and other cyber-security threats uniquely expose manufacturers to business interruption, including loss of business proprietary information, costly incident response processes, reputational damage and even legal action. MMA member Clark Hill provides strategies to mitigate and handle risks associated with these threats.
Crystal Clean: Parts Cleaning and Waste Services

July 26, 2024 2423

Every manufacturing business needs environmental services, such as waste disposal, oil collection, drain cleaning, incidental cleanup and more. Taking the time to find multiple vendors to address each need can be time-consuming and costly— especially for small businesses. MMA partner Crystal Clean has supported Michigan manufacturers for more than 25 years with comprehensive environmental solutions — for which members receive an exclusive 25 percent discount.
MIOSHA Inspection Reminders

June 20, 2024 2486

MIOSHA is actively conducting field inspections with a fresh team of enforcement officers. Now is the time to revisit and update your safety programs, ensure your employees training is current and check for any missing protocols due to new equipment or staffing changes.

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