http://www.mmtc.org/ Syndicated feed of all Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC) news. Tues, 11 Sep 2007 9:00:00 EST en-us 60 ManufactLINE http://www.mmtc.org/eventinfo.aspx?key=12324120635616 http://www.mmtc.org/eventinfo.aspx?key=12324120635616 Tues, 11 Sep 2007 9:00:00 EST This session will explore the ways of better identifying the costs associated with operating the business and properly assigning the direct, indirect and administrative expenses to the appropriate <ul> <li>product</li><li>process</li><li>function</li><li>supplier</li><li>customer</li></ul> With this level of cost data you can identify the costs and profitability of virtually any product, function or relationship within your company. Traditional costing systems rely heavily on averaged costs spread across many functions which masks the reality of the fact that many processes, products and CUSTOMERS are loosing propositions for your company. <p>Further benefits include being able measure the impact of any future state scenarios such as increased business, capital improvements, Lean and/or Continuous Improvement efforts.</p> ManufactLINE http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=24 http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=24 Tues, 11 Sep 2007 9:00:00 EST Customer Diversification ManufactLINE http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=23 http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=23 Tues, 11 Sep 2007 9:00:00 EST New MMTC Services: Results of ManufactLINE Readers Poll ManufactLINE http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=22 http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=22 Tues, 11 Sep 2007 9:05:00 EST A Framework for Innovation ManufactLINE http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=21 http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=21 Tues, 11 Sep 2007 9:06:00 EST "Busy Lean" in Component Manufacturing A New Industrial Model for Michigan and the Great Lakes Region ManufactLINE http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=20 http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=20 Tues, 11 Sep 2007 9:07:00 EST High Gas Prices and High Stakes for Michigan Suppliers in the "GM Crisis" ManufactLINE http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=19 http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=19 Tues, 11 Sep 2007 9:08:00 EST Auto Suppliers Struggle to Manage Risk in "Recovery" ManufactLINE http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=18 http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=18 Tues, 11 Sep 2007 9:09:00 EST Hybrids and Advanced Diesels - Promise or Peril for Michigan Auto Suppliers? News and Publications http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=39 http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=39 Tues, 11 Sep 2007 9:20:00 EST How is the United States really doing in manufacturing? Is Michigan really in a one-state recession? Is it all because of the loss of market share by the Big Three? News and Publications http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=31 http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=31 Tues, 11 Sep 2007 9:21:00 EST An Oak Park manufacturer and MMTC client is prospering while swimming against the outsourcing flow . . . . News and Publications http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=30 http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=30 Tues, 11 Sep 2007 9:22:00 EST SAVE THIS DATE!! MMTC presents "MEASURABLY SMARTER CHOICES FOR GROWTH" - a half-day seminar on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. The seminar features Doug Hall, national expert on business innovation. News and Publications http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=29 http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=29 Tues, 11 Sep 2007 9:23:00 EST SAVE THIS DATE!! Michigan Manufacturing's Best Practice Tour 2007 will take place on Tuesday, September 25, 2007. More details will follow. News and Publications http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=28 http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=28 Tues, 11 Sep 2007 9:24:00 EST Performance Benchmarking (PB), a manufacturing benchmarking service of Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC), announces the publication of its new website (www.mmtc.org). News and Publications http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=27 http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=27 Tues, 11 Sep 2007 9:25:00 EST Strong demand for Lean and Six Sigma healthcare training prompts MMTC to offer additional seminars. News and Publications http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=26 http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=26 Tues, 11 Sep 2007 9:26:00 EST MMTC sets the pace for manufacturing improvement impact. News and Publications http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=25 http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=25 Tues, 11 Sep 2007 9:27:00 EST MMTC transfers process improvement technology to hospitals. News and Publications http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=25 http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=25 Tues, 11 Sep 2007 9:27:00 EST MMTC transfers process improvement technology to hospitals. News and Publications http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=12 http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=12 Tues, 11 Sep 2007 9:28:00 EST Building a Survivable Manufacturing Sector: A "Better-in-Michigan" Pilot Program. White Papers and Reports http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=17 http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=17 Tues, 11 Sep 2007 9:35:00 EST What Performance Benchmarking Data Tell Us About SME Performance, and Some Implications for Extension Center Services and Mission White Papers and Reports http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=16 http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=16 Tues, 11 Sep 2007 9:36:00 EST New Education and Training Content to Remake Traditional Manufacturing White Papers and Reports http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=15 http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=15 Tues, 11 Sep 2007 9:37:00 EST Loosening Legacies: An Agenda for Regional Renewal White Papers and Reports http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=14 http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=14 Tues, 11 Sep 2007 9:38:00 EST A focus on location decisions and, to a lesser extent, on fixed cost management. White Papers and Reports http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=13 http://www.mmtc.org/viewnews.aspx?id=13 Tues, 11 Sep 2007 9:39:00 EST A New Industrial Model for the Great Lakes Region