Chris Holman speaks with Matt Shoffner, the Senior Business Solutions Manager for the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center Northeast Regional Office at Saginaw Valley State University. Shoffner is responsible for improving the competitiveness of small and mid-sized manufacturers in the State of Michigan. He helps manufacturers solve operations problems and make their workforce more efficient.
Watch Matt, and Chris discuss MMTC and how they are assisting Michigan manufacturers with competitive operational issues, and assisting them with adaptation to Industry 4.0 in this YouTube video shared below.
Below are some topics Matt and Chris discuss on The Center’s involvement with Industry 4.0 and with Manufacturers in general.
Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center’s (The Center) Role for Manufacturing – Matt provides an overview of MMTC’s purpose and how they support the state’s manufacturers
Partnership with MEDC, MMTC (The Center), and Automation Alley -Matt discusses the state’s Industry 4.0 initiative to promote awareness and adoption of Industry 4.0 technology among the state’s manufacturers.
The Center’s Industry 4.0 Role – Matt covers their role in supporting manufacturers with understanding and implementing Industry 4.0 technology.
Industry 4.0 Technology Assessments – Discuss our no-cost assessments that help manufacturers identify and prioritize opportunities to improve their operations with technology.
Industry 4.0 Showcase Events – Discuss our no-cost hands-on demos of Industry 4.0 technologies for manufacturers.
Connex – Supply Chain Database for Manufacturers – this new no-cost resource for manufacturers and how they can get lifetime access to the national database.
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