Previously only available to large manufacturers like Nike and Amazon, small and medium-sized manufacturers now have the opportunity to experience the strategies, tactics, and organizational changes needed to overcome business challenges and unleash profitable growth. CMTC's new in-person business simulation game will challenge your strategic thinking, decision-making skills, and teamwork abilities.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the industry, this event is perfect for anyone looking to test their business acumen in a fun and interactive way!

📅 Date/Time: Thursday, June 26th @ 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

📍 Location: Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar

💵 Special Sale Price: $49/participant

Lunch will be provided — and so will an unforgettable learning experience. Are you ready to take on the challenge? Click here to sign up today!

*** 📽️ Curious to see what this event looks like? Check out this short YouTube video!  ***

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Continuous Improvement 3-Part Blog Series

Continuous Improvement - Part 1:
Introduction to Operational Best Practices

In today’s fast-paced business environment, continuous improvement is not just a best practice — it’s a necessity for staying competitive. By consistently refining processes, businesses can reduce costs, enhance responsiveness, and increase overall capacity, all while boosting customer satisfaction. However, effective improvement efforts should be proactive rather than reactive, identifying and addressing potential challenges before they become major obstacles. This blog is the first in a three-part series introducing CMTC’s approach to operational best practices through continuous improvement. In Part 1, we’ll explore the foundational concepts that help companies go from reactive to proactive, reduce waste, improve flow, and build momentum toward sustainable success...

Continuous Improvement - Part 2:
Problem Solving & Implementation to
Achieve Your Continuous Improvement Goals

It’s one thing to spot a problem. It’s another to solve it. In Part 1 of this series, we introduced the fundamentals of continuous improvement: shifting from reactive to proactive operations, reducing waste, and increasing efficiency through Lean and Six Sigma principles. But identifying opportunities is only half the battle. The real test lies in implementation and in sustaining results once the initial momentum wears off. For Part 2, we’re digging into the practical side of meeting continuous improvement goals. Let’s begin where most manufacturers find themselves stuck: solving the same problems again and again…

Continuous Improvement - Part 3:
Key Tools for Continuous Improvement

So far in our continuous improvement series, we’ve covered the basics of implementing a continuous improvement philosophy, as well as some of the core concepts that will help you solve problems more efficiently. But identifying and solving problems is only part of the journey. The next step is redesigning your processes so those problems don’t return. For Part 3, we’re getting into the tactical side of continuous improvement. This blog will cover practical strategies manufacturers can use to reduce lead time, eliminate waste, and contribute to overall operational improvements. Let’s begin with the relationship that underpins most manufacturing inefficiencies: lead time and cost…

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Monthly Supply Chain Insights: June 2025

Supply Chain Meets Workforce: Where Strategy & Skills Converge

As technology advances and supply chain disruptions become more frequent, companies must align their workforce strategy with their supply chain strategy. Upskilling and reskilling initiatives ensure employees can adapt to new systems, interpret data-driven insights, and respond to real-time challenges. A well-trained workforce becomes a critical line of defense against disruption, enabling faster recovery, improved agility, and smarter decision-making across the supply chain.

Investing in workforce development is not simply a Human Resources function — it’s a supply chain imperative. Manufacturers that prioritize skill-building create teams capable of supporting automation, optimizing processes, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. Whether adapting to new sourcing models, implementing digital tools, or navigating compliance requirements, a resilient workforce is essential for executing supply chain strategies effectively. In short, the strongest supply chains are built on skilled people prepared to evolve with the demands of the industry.

Looking for an opportunity to strengthen your team's strategic & analytical thinking and hone leadership skills? CMTC's new immersive in-person simulation game puts you in the driver’s seat of a fictional manufacturing company where teams work together to make real-time business decisions, tackle challenges, and compete to drive profitable growth. Lunch will be provided — and so will an unforgettable learning experience. Click here to sign up today!

Open Supplier Scouting Opportunities

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. There’s no cost to join the other 1,500-plus Made in CA members, just click here to sign up.

This Month's Featured Manufacturers

BEATA-TE, LLC  |  CONQUER NATION

ALL OC KITCHEN & BATH   |  STONEWALL SADDLE COMPANY

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. 

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