2017 Blog Archive
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Demystifying Marketing for Manufacturers
Marketing can seem like an overwhelming task, with so many components to undertake and keep track of. Many companies aren’t sure of even where to start. The first step is to understand who you are...
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The National-Level Economic Impact of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)
A recent study by the W.E. Upjohn Institute found the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Program generates a substantial...
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Building Leadership Skills: Becoming a Great Communicator
Communication is important within a team or business. Leaders must communicate effectively to be able to build a cohesive and productive team. Mastering all kinds of communication is essential,...
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What is CoreValue?
CoreValue is a software-based business evaluation tool that can help business owners and CEOs quantify the unrealized value of a company. This software was created based on research completed at MIT...
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MAMTC Receives REAP Grant (Press Release)
Mid-America Manufacturing Technology Center First Entity in Kansas To Receive USDA Rural Development Grant Contact: Gary Hogsett, 620-779-0233, ghogsett@mamtc.com (July 5, 2017) -- Mid-America...
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Lean Supply Chain
There are countless articles, blogs, white papers, presentations, websites, consultants and professionals telling the story about the benefits of Lean for your organizations operations. They all have...
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Cyber Security in the Manufacturing Industry
Would it surprise you to know that the manufacturing industry is the second-most hacked industry? According the IBM’s 2016 Cyber Security Intelligence Index, healthcare is the most hacked industry...
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The Problem with Earnings Multiples
Today's blog is by Mark Blackton with Molliter Advisory regarding Earnings Multiples and problems associated with them. Clients and potential clients ask, “What EBITDA1 multiples are being paid...
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What is the Key to Lean Success?
“Lean is a set of beautiful ideas. Are we doing enough to get them across?” John Shook, CEO of the Lean Enterprise Institute The effectiveness of lean ideas no longer needs proving: we now...
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Supply Chain Foundations
Consider this: 100 percent of domestic manufacturers in the United States procure some combination of materials, components, sub-assemblies, and/or assemblies from other companies—they buy stuff. And...
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