Webinar: Building an Inclusive West Michigan

January 19, 2021 / 10:30AM – 12:00PM / ZOOM Webinars

After the Great Recession, Grand Rapids experienced a great recovery. Our mid-sized city outperformed numerous economic metrics, climbing to the top of ranking lists and expanding at an impressive rate. Unfortunately, that newfound prosperity was not shared by all, and past successes do not guarantee continued success in the future. Grand Rapids faces imminent challenges as industrial transformation, demographic transition,...

3P Webinar Series: People

February 16, 2021 / 11:00AM – 12:00PM / GoToWebinars

Without the right definition of roles — and the right people in the right roles — a manufacturer’s systems are bound to fail. In this first webinar, we’ll highlight talent strategies that can help you build your team for the future while balancing the production demands of today. Plus, you’ll hear about how you can build a pipel...

3P Webinar Series: Process | Lean 3P

May 11, 2021 / 11:00AM – 12:00PM / GoToWebinars

In this first of two webinars on process, we’ll address Lean 3P (Production, Preparation and Process), an event-driven process for developing new products concurrently with the operation that will produce it. People, Process, Product: 3P Approach to Total Manufacturing Management The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center-West (The Center-West), The Right Place and MiBiz are teaming up again in 2021 to present a...

3P Webinar Series: Process | The Pivot

August 10, 2021 / 11:00AM – 12:00PM / GoToWebinars

As companies change and evolve, there are times when systems and processes need to be updated or completely rewritten. In this second webinar on process, we’ll dive into strategies for modifying the process elements within your company without losing track of your people and products. People, Process, Product: 3P Approach to Total Manufacturing Management The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center-West (T...

3P Webinar Series: Product

November 9, 2021 / 11:00AM – 12:00PM / GoToWebinars

Product quality is a given in any manufacturing environment, which is why companies need a robust approach that meets its customers’ requirements as well as international quality standards. This webinar will focus on creating sustainable systems that balance the 3Ps People, Process, Product: 3P Approach to Total Manufacturing Management The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center-West (The Center-West), The Right Place and M...