March Chapter Meeting - Professional Development Meeting - Forging a Path Forward for Regional Manufacturers

Title: Forging a Path Forward for Regional Manufacturer - Carol Miller, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Alliance for Manufacturing and Technology

Joint Meeting with the Binghamton Section of the American Society for Quality (ASQ)

Abstract:

Alliance for Manufacturing and Technology (AM&T) was established in 1988 as a private, non-profit organization to help small and mid-size manufacturers and high-tech start-ups .  AM&T is part of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program.  The MEP program is a nation-wide network of centers, one in every state and Puerto Rico.  Each Center is a partnership between the federal government and a variety of public or private entities, including state, university, and non-profit organizations. The program has a singular mission to help small to mid-sized manufactures be more productive, profitable, and competitive.  AM&T is part of the NY Manufacturing Extension Partner (NYMEP), which is made up of ten regional centers and one state-wide center. AM&T:

• Offers end-to-end business services to help organizations Plan, Perform, Profit and Grow.
• Connects regional manufacturers to resources available at the local, regional, and national levels, including technical assistance and project funding opportunities.
• Provides economic impact to the community and region. AM&T has provided over $750 million in total economic impact over the last five years.

During the meeting, AM&T will present on the following topics:

• Manufacturing Outlook
• AM&T – Our Mission, Vision and Strategy, Services
• Approaches for assisting regional manufacturers with key priorities
  • Strategy
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Attracting and Keeping Talent
  • Product and Process Innovation
• Potential Grant Opportunities – NYSEG, WDI, TAAC, CARES Act
• Discussion and Wrap-up

Speaker: Carol Miller has extensive knowledge of the Southern Tier’s manufacturing sector and has a proven track record of success. Carol works closely with AM&T’s clients, stakeholders, and partners. As the Executive Director, Carol is building on AM&T’s past successes and is leading the organization in customizing and expanding its services to better serve the manufacturing community. Carol joined the organization as a Principal Consultant in 2004. She has helped clients achieve millions in impact through the application of Lean Thinking Principles and Manufacturing Operations Excellence. Carol has a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from SUNY Buffalo, and a M.S. in Management of Technology from Polytechnic University. She is a member of the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) and holds various professional and industry certifications.

Date & Time

Thursday March 11th, 2021 6:30pm EST

End Date & Time

Thursday February 18th, 2021 8:00pm EST

Venue:  Virtual via Zoom