News

Most Recent

• Five Questions to Ask Before You Put AI in Your Back Office

  August 17, 2026    22

  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    52

  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    83

  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.
  

• Solutions for Success: WWEX Logistics Solutions

  July 30, 2026    183

  Billions in purchasing power can only mean deeper discounts for Michigan manufacturers. Because WWEX, also known as Worldwide Express, has been a powerhouse in the shipping industry for decades, WWEX Group can leverage its collective purchasing capabilities to provide MMA members with aggressive discounts.
  

• Hemlock Semiconductor LLC - 2025 Manufacturing Sustainability

  July 9, 2026    746

  Honored with the 2025 Manufacturing Sustainability award, HSC leverages innovation, partnerships and process optimization to make lasting, regenerative impacts in the industry.