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Where manufacturers come together!

 SME 038

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers is the world's leading professional society advancing manufacturing knowledge and influencing more than half a million manufacturing practitioners annually. Our mission is to provide manufacturing solutions through education and professional growth opportunities for current and future members.

Our vision is to be the most sought after manufacturing resource for our Chapter members, community, and SME organization.

Our Chapter offers members professional development opportunities, networking and knowledge sharing opportunities, as well as, tours, and a lot more.

 

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 Pridgeon & Clay Tour

SME Sponsored Tour
Pridgeon & Clay

Date: 14 September 2010
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Don’t miss out on an opportunity to tour Pridgeon & Clay's operations with other members and supporters and learn.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• Pridgeon & Clay is one of the largest independent, value-added manufacturers and suppliers of stamped and fine blanked components for the automotive industry.
• Pridgeon & Clay is registered to TS-16949 and ISO-14001.
• Pridgeon & Clay’s products are found worldwide on vehicles manufactured by virtually every original equipment manufacturer (OEM).

WHY ATTEND?
• Opportunity to tour Pridgeon & Clay’s manufacturing facility.
• Opportunity to network with other members and learn about Pridgeon & Clay’s capabilities and product solutions.


CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO ATTEND THE PRIDGEON & CLAY TOUR:

http://bit.ly/pridgeon_clay2010 


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Energy Kaizens

Any company's out their holding energy Kaizen events, which combine a detailed energy-use assessment with immediate implementation of energy-reduction opportunities. If so, think about sharing your experiences on our Facebook or LinkedIn group pages.
 
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New report on manufacturing workforce

Talent Pressures and the Aging Workforce: Responsive Action Steps for the Manufacturing Sector

The future of manufacturing will be tied to the quantity and quality of its workforce. Yet, skill shortages due to the mass retirement of older workers could define the near future of the manufacturing sector, according to a new report by the Sloan Center on Aging & Work. Top skills reportedly in short supply include: Management skills (37.4%), legal skills (33.3%), sales/marketing skills (28.2%), operations skills (24.4%), technical computer skills (22.1%), and basic literacy in writing and math (18.9%). However, despite this impending shortage, a lower percentage of manufacturers have analyzed the projected retirement rates compared to employers in other industries. This report has data that is very useful in helping manufacturers understand their overall approach to talent management and specifically how to adapt to the aging workforce and what implications it has on their future workforce.

The full report can be accessed here: http://www.bc.edu/research/agingandwork/meta-elements/pdf/publications/TMISR01_Manufacturing.pdf.



 Upcoming Events

Pridgeon & Clay9/14/2010
Swing for Manufacturing - WMMSU Event9/23/2010
SME Lean User Group Meeting9/24/2010
Can Lean Work in Your Shop?9/28/2010
Premarc Tour10/12/2010

 Upcoming Bronze Lean Certification Review Class

 West Michigan Manufacturing Societies United!

WMMSU SME Chapter 38 is a member of the West Michigan Manufacturing Societies United! group. The group consists of West Michigan manufacturing societies united in an effort to strengthen local, non-profit organizations through joint professional learning, networking, and growth opportunities. The group also has a community calendar that shows events coming up in the West Michigan area. Look for the calendar to be populated with events within next couple of weeks.

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 NEWS

  Invest in Manufacturing! Invest in SME 038!
  Chapter 038 Lean User Group
  Michigan-led legislation aims to help manufacturers grow
  Call for Papers
  Green Manufacturer - Resource for Manufacturers Interested in Green & Sustainability
  E3 – Economy, Energy, and Environment

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