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AUGUST 2023 NEWSLETTER

Video Testimonial: MRIaudio Doubles Their
Annual Sales Revenue Working with CMTC

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One of MRIaudio’s biggest clients required that the company become ISO certified. To help MRIaudio maintain that customer relationship as well as create new business opportunities, CMTC provided training and consulting services to prepare MRIaudio for their certification. Shortly after MRIaudio achieved their ISO certification, CMTC delivered Lean Six Sigma training to help MRIaudio increase performance; reduce defects; and improve profits, employee morale, and product quality. Since then, CMTC has continued to work with MRIaudio to assist the company with various training and certification opportunities, helping to upskill and empower MRIaudio employees. MRIaudio’s partnership with CMTC has led to significant business growth, with their yearly sales revenue almost doubling to four million dollars in 2023. Check out the full video here!

 Announcing CMTC's Latest eBook:
Smart Manufacturing 

Smart Manufacturing is a powerful force in the modern manufacturing industry and is becoming increasingly accessible to manufacturers of all sizes. With Smart Manufacturing, small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) can optimize their operations by promoting data-driven decision-making, giving SMMs the advantage they need to succeed. Interested to learn more? Download our new Smart Manufacturing eBook!

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Shifting Gears Season 9 is Here!

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Season Nine of CMTC's Shifting Gears deep-dives into supply chain diversification, enterprise resource planning (ERP), and the key drivers of job quality. Shifting Gears host Gregg Profozich is joined by subject matter experts to explore each of this season’s topics.

Shifting Gears is available for listening on CMTC’s website as well as across all major podcast directories like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.

1st Annual "Girls in Manufacturing" Summer Camp 

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California’s Manufacturing Network Partners NoRTEC Grow Manufacturing Initiative and Butte College hosted the first "Girls in Manufacturing Camp" this summer. Girls ages 10 to 16 learned skills in welding, toured manufacturing facilities, and heard from top industry experts. Students had the chance to create, build, and take their final manufactured product home. Check out 15-year-old Brett welding her toolbox and eleven-year-old Vayda modeling her toolbox right before she went into the powder coating booth. Special thanks to our CMN partners for introducing our next generation to the exciting industry of manufacturing!

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Vadya (11 yrs) modeling her toolbox
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Manufacturing Month CA 2023 Is Right Around the Corner...

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The manufacturing industry is having a particularly challenging time finding and retaining skilled workers. By 2030, manufacturers in America will need to fill 4 million jobs. This means that attracting and retaining the right employees is more important than ever. So, open your doors this MFG Month CA, showcase the potential of modern manufacturing, and foster interest in manufacturing careers at your facility!

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Made in California Showcase

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Today’s customers are looking for American-made products because they associate them with quality. In fact, research studies have revealed that 60% of Americans are willing to pay more for products made here at home. So, adding a Made in CA logo to your website and marketing and packaging materials can really pay off. There’s no cost to join the other 2,000-plus Made in CA members, just click here to sign up.

 

This Month's Featured Manufacturers

 

DOGBOY.BIZ  |  TRIUMPH CUSTOM CNC & LASERWORKS

BAY AREA CIRCUITS  |  INAC US, INC.

 

Every month, CMTC is proud to showcase manufacturers participating in the Made in CA program. Featured companies appear in order from when they qualified for and joined the program. Each week, a single featured manufacturer is promoted on the Made in CA social media sites, giving that company even more visibility. Check out our featured manufacturers:

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Latest Blog Posts

STRATEGIC PLANNING

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

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Effective Succession Planning for Seamless Transitions

 

Succession planning is a vital aspect for manufacturers looking to secure their future and manage workforce changes efficiently. Retirements, resignations, and terminations are a natural and unavoidable part of any organization. But, a succession plan can make the replacement process smoother, helping to sustain business operations and reduce any unnecessary downtime. Let’s explore what a robust succession plan is, including identifying and developing internal talent, deciding which skills and qualities are necessary for each position, and reviewing and updating the plan to stay current with industry changes...

 

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How to Perform a Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action

 

With the workload of running day-to-day operations and the pressure of hitting sales targets, it’s easy for companies to be reactionary rather than proactive when it comes to following up on problems within their production processes. Rather than addressing the real root cause of the problem, they treat the symptoms. As a result, they fall into a detrimental, cyclical pattern where the problem recurs. How can manufacturers escape this self-perpetuating spiral? It starts with a problem-solving method known as Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action (RCCA)...

 

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Upcoming Webinars

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2023 Mid-Year Employment Law Updates: New Compliance Obligations for CA Employers

 

Tuesday, August 29th

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT

Mid-way through 2023, the State of California has issued new and revised employment laws. Some laws require immediate attention and implementation, while others have a slightly longer lead time. Join CMTC’s Human Resources experts as they share information on which laws apply to your organization, which require immediate action plans, and which provide an opportunity for long-range planning.

 

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We have other informative webinars scheduled throughout the year. Get valuable guidance and help from CMTC and our guest speakers. Register now.

Harassment Avoidance Training

 

California State Bill (SB) 1343 mandates that all employers with five or more employees must provide Harassment Avoidance Training to fulfill all CA requirements. CMTC offers web-based ‘live’ sessions supporting State and Federal regulations and facilitated by a Harassment Avoidance trainer. For a complete list of scheduled Harassment Avoidance Training sessions, click here. 

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