DECEMBER 2023 NEWSLETTER

Video Testimonial: How Instant Biologics Successfully Navigated Scalability Challenges

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During the company’s annual review, Instant Biologics’ co-founders realized that they needed assistance with strategic planning and marketing. Specifically, Instant Biologics sought help to revitalize their website and ensure that their brand’s look and feel was consistent across multiple product categories, as the company continued to scale. CMTC created new logos, a fresh website, and new corporate architecture for Instant Biologics. As a result of CMTC’s partnership, Instant Biologics has gained new business partnerships and grown their sales exponentially. Check out the full video here!

Announcing CMTC's Latest eBook:
Human Resources 101

In the manufacturing industry, where operational efficiency and precision are crucial, the role of Human Resources (HR) cannot be overstated. HR encompasses all functions related to hiring and managing employees — everything from onboarding to payroll to retention. By adopting effective HR management, you're better equipped to find the most qualified employees for your team and keep them.

Interested to learn more? Download our new eBook, HR 101: Manufacturer's Guide to Human Resources, today!

Call for Speakers - AMBayArea Summit 2024

The AMBayArea Summit 2024 will be held on Tuesday, April 23rd from 1:00 - 7:00 PM at Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland. AMBayArea is currently accepting speaker proposals from industry experts, researchers, and thought leaders. If you have a compelling success story to share or cutting-edge information that would benefit manufacturing executives, we encourage you to submit a proposal for consideration.

How to Submit a Proposal

1. Go to ambayarea.org/summit-2024-speaker-proposals and review the guidelines.
2. Click the Submit a Speaker Proposal button to complete and submit the Speaker Proposal Form.

CMTC Spotlight

CMTC recently delivered training to food manufacturer Famous PUDN to help the company keep up with increasing demand. CMTC developed a personalized training program for Famous PUDN which included multiple on-site group sessions as well as several virtual one-on-one sessions. CMTC provided extensive job instruction that broke down each job and documented the important steps, reasons for each step, and key points for more efficient on-the-job training. CMTC worked with Famous PUDN to improve the effectiveness of their training to reduce the risk of process scrap, defects, and equipment damage. In addition, CMTC’s customized training program focused on improving workforce retention by empowering new operators with an effective training experience that supports good job performance, morale, and teamwork. With CMTC’s expert guidance, Famous PUDN’s employees learned how to train effectively by implementing the four-step method, reducing the need to re-train tasks. Famous PUDN’s team also learned how to strengthen their production capacity and reduce vulnerability by creating Training Timetables to identify opportunities for cross-training. Famous PUDN estimates a $250,000 sales increase as a result of CMTC’s services. In addition, Famous PUDN reported $16,000 in cost savings and three new jobs added. Famous PUDN also reported $29,000 in capital investments – $15,000 in equipment, $3,000 in technology, and $11,000 in workforce development and training.

Find Out How We Did It

Made in California Showcase

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

ANDERSEN INDUSTRIES, INC. | TOP NOTCH DEBURRING

ALGER PRECISION | OCE PRINTING & BINDERY

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, one of this month's featured manufacturers is promoted on the Made in CA social media sites, giving each company more visibility.

Latest Blog Posts

CYBERSECURITY

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE

What is Zero Clear All About?

In the digital landscape, outsiders aren't just trying to listen in on your data; they're actively attempting to harvest it anytime it’s sent out. And this goes beyond the run-of-the-mill hackers and malicious actors. Government agencies, major private tech companies like Apple, and even nation-state actors — as seen in the allegations against TikTok for in-app browser data harvesting on behalf of China — are all part of this sweeping collection effort. Put simply, the threat is real, and it's time to understand how deep it goes. To help with that, here are some tips for implementing a zero-clear mindset...

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How to Find and Retain Skilled Aerospace & Defense Workers

The aerospace and defense sector — a hub of engineering prowess and innovation — is a cornerstone of California’s manufacturing landscape.

More than most other industries, aerospace and defense depends on a highly skilled, specialized, and technical workforce to achieve continuous growth and success. This specialization results in a limited pool of top-tier candidates, making the competition between manufacturers intense and the stakes high. So, how do you attract and keep top talent in this hyper-competitive hiring environment? Here’s what you need to know...