MANUFACTURE SMARTER BLOG

Why you should attend the Manufacturing Leadership Summit 2023

We are currently advancing through the fourth industrial revolution while manufacturing is continuing to change. The Greater Grand Rapids...

Advanced Manufacturing Expo to host seventh annual event in downtown Grand Rapids

Communities with vibrant industry clusters can often be identified by the size and scope of the tradeshows filling their event and...

Ranger Die: How facility reorganization increased cost savings

Meet Ranger Die In May 2023, Ranger Die proved an incredible improvement within their organization’s cost savings due to the help of our...

Joining the Supply Chain Management Council

A Q&A with Eula Gaddis, Director of Quality – Jireh Metal The membership resources, collaborative opportunities with other supply chain...

Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center Brings Supply Chain Support to Manufacturers

The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (The Center) announced the January 28, 2022 debut of CONNEX™ Michigan, a new program...

New Industry 4.0 program for West Michigan manufacturers

The program is designed to guide manufacturers through creating sustainable change as they learn about and implement Industry 4.0 technology

Defining Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0, also known as the 'Fourth Industrial Revolution,' is the next phase of manufacturing improvement. At it's core, Industry...

3P: Committing to people-first

While 2020 may be in the rearview mirror, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge manufacturers, forcing them to find creative...

Planning for profitability in the post-pandemic period

This is a critical time for many as they evaluate how to restore business processes to a profitable level.

Revamping your business in the post-COVID-19 environment

If you own or manage a business, now is the time to start thinking about this next stage.