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MetLife + MMA

May 10, 2026 38

Administered by MMA and sold through independent brokers or agents, the MMA-MetLife employee benefits program includes options for life, vision, dental, long-term disability, short-term disability and accidental death or dismemberment insurance.
Industry Member Spotlight: Alkuhme

May 10, 2026 41

Alkuhme is behind 400 everyday products on store shelves throughout the country — but you wouldn’t know it. Read how they pair efficiency, scientific expertise, an innovative spirit and dedication to the health of consumers.
Premium Associate Member Spotlight: Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center

May 10, 2026 39

Manufacturing businesses have several needs in common: to adopt technology, better manage supply chains, boost operational efficiency and leverage leadership development opportunities for their teams. There are many avenues businesses can take to address these challenges and the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (Center) can help.
Resilience Amidst Uncertainty

May 10, 2026 39

Being steps ahead of potential issues is key to minimizing disruptions in the face of a turbulent political and economic climate. Learn how to identify some of those issues from members Miller Canfield and Rehmann.
Bridging Quality and Technology

May 10, 2026 40

Digital transformation doesn’t fail because of bad technology. It fails because it isn’t integrated into how the plant runs. When technology is grounded in real problems, supported by leadership and reinforced through process discipline, it delivers. That’s how manufacturers turn investment into performance.
Brand Visibility for Manufacturers: Why PR Matters

May 10, 2026 37

Sales still matter but how you prime the market before sales enter the conversation is often the difference between growth and decline.
Manufacturing Cost Intelligence in Action

May 10, 2026 33

Cost intelligence moves beyond traditional spend reporting. Rather than simply showing what was spent and with whom, it connects spend visibility across plants and business units with category-level insight, supplier fragmentation analysis, internal buying behavior and external benchmarks. The result is a prioritized view of realistic savings opportunities and a clear roadmap for action.
Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2026

May 1, 2026 117

The Manufacturing Excellence Awards are celebrated during a prestigious evening of celebration and recognition that shines a light on the individuals, organizations and products that shape our economy and improve our daily lives. Join us Thursday, November 12, 2026 in Plymouth.
Goodwill Integrated Solutions - 2025 Manufacturing Community Impact

April 21, 2026 809

With heart for the community and the ability to empower people that live in it, Goodwill Integrated Solutions is the epitome of a Manufacturing Community Impact Award winner.
Operations Is the Real Ecommerce Strategy

March 13, 2026 389

Ecommerce success in manufacturing depends on operational clarity, not technology. Digital tools expose process gaps—unclear pricing, inconsistent workflows and manual exceptions. High‑performing firms define ownership, rules and repeat‑order flows before launching platforms. When leadership aligns processes first, ecommerce scales reliably; when it doesn’t, technology simply mirrors the confusion.

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