MICHIGAN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY CENTER MMTC is an affiliate of the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) and supported by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). Smart Tour Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC)

MICHIGAN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY CENTER 2 Created 1991 for the purpose of serving Michigan’s small and midsize manufacturers, the MMTC is a not-for-profit organization of approximately 50 full-time staff professionals, part of the federal Manufacturing Extension Partnership supported by the National Institute of Standards Technology (NIST) - U.S. Department of Commerce. Our website: Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center

MICHIGAN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY CENTER 3 MMTC: Good for Michigan Employers, Good for Michigan MMTC clients are interviewed by an independent, third-party survey firm one year after their project has been completed. Results reported by NIST recently: MMTC’s impact goes beyond individual manufacturing customers. The sales improvements, cost savings, and jobs created and retained help to enhance Michigan’s strong industrial base and employment.

MICHIGAN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY CENTER 4 MMTC - Upper Peninsula 350 small manufacturers Largest Industry: Woodworking Marquette MMTC - Northwest 550 small manufacturers Largest Industry: Machine Tool Traverse City MMTC - West 3600 small manufacturers Largest Industry: Office Furniture Grand Rapids MMTC - Saginaw Valley/Northeast 1100 small manufacturers Largest Industry: Automotive Supply MMTC - Southeast 8000 small manufacturers Largest Industry: Automotive Supply MMTC SEMI & Central University Center A total of 13,602 Small and Mid-sized Manufacturers

MICHIGAN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY CENTER 5 Evaluations Through Assessments Benchmarking, Lean Opportunities, Transformation Planner, Environmental/Energy Audits Lean Business Solutions Executive, Lean Champion, Lean Sigma, Lean Office Quality/Environmental Services Green Manufacturing, Scrap Reduction, Internal Audit service, Implementation Assistance for all types of systems (ISO/TS 16949, AS 9100, ISO 13485, OHSAS 18001, ISO etc.) Core Tools, Root Cause Analysis Some Of The MMTC Services Available

MICHIGAN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY CENTER 6 Six Sigma Black Belt, Green Belt training, mentoring, certification Market Diversification New markets/industries, Diversification Boot Camp, Solution Selling, Eureka! Winning Ways Website Assistance Web Development, Web Enhancement, Analytics Some Of The MMTC Services Available

MICHIGAN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY CENTER 7 Performance Benchmarking Service The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center is a leading source of performance benchmarking data for manufacturing. Since 1992, MMTC has collected vital operating data on small to medium sized manufacturers across North America. Measuring more than 80+ key metrics, our database now exceeds 14,000 records. All information kept confidential. An exclusive service of Michigan Manufacturers Save $$$ In partnership with the MEDC, Michigan manufacturers (with fewer than 500 employees) can receive one customized benchmarking report each year at no cost.

MICHIGAN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY CENTER 8 Savings & Successes Economic Environmental Savings- Organization purchasing large amounts of oils and large amount of absorbents Developed programs for leak reductions and oil recovery of oils used in operations Results were reduction of oils purchased (therefore reduction of use) Reduction of absorbents needed as well

MICHIGAN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY CENTER 9 Savings & Successes Economic Energy Reductions- Savings of $90,000 annually Compressor use- repaired leaking air lines Lowered pressure throughout system