We support manufacturers to enable them to work smarter, compete and prosper. We develop more effective business leaders, drive product and process innovation, promote company-wide operational excellence and foster creative strategies for business growth and greater profitability.My role at The Center is to help manufacturers improve their operations and engage their workforce to build efficient and profitable businesses.A few of the MAIN areas that we support manufacturers are below:• Increase production capacity and output• Improve culture• Reduce manufacturing costs• Increase on-time delivery• Reduce lead time• Lower scrap rates• Assess workforce engagementIn the past 3 years our clients have reported significant economic impacts:• New Sales: $72.9 million• Retained Sales: $162.6 million• Jobs created or retained: 1,915• New Investment: $127.1 million• Cost Savings: $235.5 million

• Implement Lean manufacturing strategies that eliminate non-value-added activities from the production process • Provide market research to various industries to guide business decisions• Recruited to manage market research and market strategy projects to cultivate new business for clients• Provide in-depth market analysis for potential acquisitions to determine strategic fit • Increase sales over 52% ($22M increase) for struggling automotive suppliers by creating new market penetration strategies into utility vehicles, heavy equipment, electronics, aerospace, medical, and chemical markets• Developed and executed internet marketing strategies that increase sales leads over 300%• Performed market research to identify new markets and sales potential and presented report to management• Supported sales teams with strategic and targeted marketing efforts and streamlined operations

Analyze and manage $100 million municipal loan portfolio.Analyze and submit bids for municipal loans.

Research market trends and identify opportunities for clients to expand. Present research to management and executive teams.