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CMTC Releases Season 8 of Modern Manufacturing Podcast “Shifting Gears”

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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California Manufacturing Technology Consulting® (CMTC) announced today the release of Shifting Gears Season Eight .

Key Points: 
  • California Manufacturing Technology Consulting® (CMTC) announced today the release of Shifting Gears Season Eight .
  • CMTC originally launched the Shifting Gears podcast in early 2021 to help small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) keep up with emerging technologies, regulations, and industry news.
  • Last season, Shifting Gears explored a few of California’s biggest manufacturing industries: aerospace & defense , apparel , and food .
  • Shifting Gears host, CMTC Director of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Gregg Profozich, is joined by subject matter experts to explore each of these three topics.

CMTC Delivers Strategic Planning Training to Fortune Cookie Manufacturer to Help Drive Business Growth

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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California Manufacturing Technology Consulting® (CMTC) recently provided strategic planning training to Oakland Fortune Factory to help the company identify their business challenges and opportunities to optimize growth.

Key Points: 
  • California Manufacturing Technology Consulting® (CMTC) recently provided strategic planning training to Oakland Fortune Factory to help the company identify their business challenges and opportunities to optimize growth.
  • Alicia and her mother reached out to CMTC for assistance with these new endeavors, specifically seeking resources, strategic planning, and business growth consulting.
  • CMTC helped Oakland Fortune Factory with strategic planning and provided the company with avenues for business growth.
  • After completing their work with CMTC, Oakland Fortune Factory realized a sales increase of $79,872 and reported cost savings of $37,920.

CMTC Delivers Additive Manufacturing Training to Rework Stencil Manufacturer to Increase Company’s Productivity & Reduce Customer Lead Times

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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California Manufacturing Technology Consulting® (CMTC) recently provided Additive Manufacturing training to Mini Micro Stencil to help the company increase their in-house Additive Manufacturing capabilities, enabling them to improve productivity and reduce their lead time on 3D designs.

Key Points: 
  • California Manufacturing Technology Consulting® (CMTC) recently provided Additive Manufacturing training to Mini Micro Stencil to help the company increase their in-house Additive Manufacturing capabilities, enabling them to improve productivity and reduce their lead time on 3D designs.
  • Mini Micro Stencil’s contract rework is a major portion of the company’s revenues and is growing due to increasing military contracts.
  • Mini Micro Stencil had a strong expertise in 2D Computer Aided Design (CAD) work, allowing them to perform some design work in-house.
  • Mini Micro Stencil also expects to purchase a $5,000 MakerBot in the next 12 months to increase their in-house Additive Manufacturing capabilities.

CMTC Helps Agricultural Equipment Manufacturer Update Their Website to Improve Visual Appeal & User Experience

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Friday, December 16, 2022
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Gro-Kings clientele typically consists of scientific organic farmers, with a high percentage of business being those that study the soil-food model.

Key Points: 
  • Gro-Kings clientele typically consists of scientific organic farmers, with a high percentage of business being those that study the soil-food model.
  • Gro-King determined that in order to remain competitive and continue to increase sales, they needed to improve the customer experience on their website and make the site more aesthetically pleasing.
  • CMTC consultants updated Gro-Kings website content to make it easier for customers to identify their needs.
  • After working with CMTC, Gro-King anticipates a cost savings of $5,000 and a $20,000 sales increase due to the updates and modifications made to their website.

National Nonprofit, Founders First CDC, Awards $100,000 to Southern California Businesses

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Founders First CDC, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that empowers expansion in diverse, founder-led, revenue-generating businesses, announced the winners of its new Job Creators Quest Grant today during a virtual press conference. More than 1,500 Southern California businesses applied for the grants and 30 recipients were selected, with minority and underrepresented business owners receiving $100,000, collectively in cash and full tuition scholarships to a Founders First CDC Business Accelerator Program. The grant recipients were selected from throughout the Southern California region, including Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, Imperial, and San Diego regions, serving a variety of industries – from construction and manufacturing to STEM and healthcare, to hospitality, and more.

Key Points: 
  • More than 1,500 Southern California businesses applied for the grants and 30 recipients were selected, with minority and underrepresented business owners receiving $100,000, collectively in cash and full tuition scholarships to a Founders First CDC Business Accelerator Program.
  • "This is why we created the Southern California Job Creators Grant.
  • "Small Business Majority is honored to partner with Founders First Job Creators on the announcement of the SoCal Job Creators Quest Grant," said Jessica Anguiano, Southern California Outreach Manager, Small Business Majority.
  • We are happy to support this grant guaranteed to change the lives of 30 diverse-led small businesses in Southern California."

CMTC Releases Season 7 of Modern Manufacturing Podcast “Shifting Gears”

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC) announced the release of Shifting Gears Season Seven .

Key Points: 
  • California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC) announced the release of Shifting Gears Season Seven .
  • CMTC launched the Shifting Gears podcast last year to help small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) keep up with emerging technologies, regulations, and industry news.
  • Last season, Shifting Gears explored government funding opportunities for manufacturers , the current state of employment and competitiveness in California manufacturing , and NIST SP 800-171 requirements .
  • Shifting Gears host, CMTC Director of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Gregg Profozich, is joined by subject matter experts to explore each of these three topics.

CMTC Helps Pump Equipment Manufacturer Access Critical Funding & Implement Lean Training to Support Plant Expansion

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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Trillium Pumps Fresno, California operation has produced the Floway range of vertical pump products for 80 years.

Key Points: 
  • Trillium Pumps Fresno, California operation has produced the Floway range of vertical pump products for 80 years.
  • Manufacturing and fabrication activities from Trilliums Salt Lake City plant were consolidated to Fresno starting in 2021.
  • Trilliums Fresno plant was competing with another Trillium plant and was at risk of closing if the on-time delivery and performance did not improve.
  • Trillium s approval for ETP Critical Pathway funding generated $180,000 in training funds to support the expansion of Trilliums Fresno plant.

CMTC Delivers Training to Clean Beauty Product Manufacturer to Help Improve Operations & Reduce Costs

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC) recently provided Lean Manufacturing Training and Leadership Training to Innovative Cosmetic Labs to help the company improve its operations and reduce costs.

Key Points: 
  • California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC) recently provided Lean Manufacturing Training and Leadership Training to Innovative Cosmetic Labs to help the company improve its operations and reduce costs.
  • Innovative Cosmetic Labs (ICL) began in 2008 as the manufacturer for one of the most recognized brands in the natural products industry.
  • Innovative Cosmetic Labs is proud to employ a diverse workforce and support leadership opportunities for women and minorities.
  • Following the training and consulting provided by CMTC, ICL reported $100,000 in new sales generated, as well as cost reductions of $6,000.

CMTC Releases Season 6 of Modern Manufacturing Podcast “Shifting Gears”

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC) announced today the release of Shifting Gears Season Six .

Key Points: 
  • California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC) announced today the release of Shifting Gears Season Six .
  • CMTC originally launched the Shifting Gears podcast last year to help small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) keep up with emerging technologies, regulations, and industry news.
  • Last season, Shifting Gears explored talent recruitment & retention , cybersecurity best practices , and the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award .
  • Shifting Gears host, CMTC Director of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Gregg Profozich, is joined by subject matter experts to explore each of these three topics.

Surprise! California Is Still The Largest Contributor To The U.S. Manufacturing Industry; Productivity Growth In The State Industry Eclipses Performance In The Nation

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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Despite Californias famously high cost of living, the state remains the largest contributor to the U.S. manufacturing industry in terms of both employment and output.

Key Points: 
  • Despite Californias famously high cost of living, the state remains the largest contributor to the U.S. manufacturing industry in terms of both employment and output.
  • California is still the largest contributor to the U.S. manufacturing industry both in terms of employment and output.
  • As stated earlier, the productivity growth in the states manufacturing sector has eclipsed the performance of the industry nationally by more than 80% since the 1990s.
  • California is the largest state contributor to national manufacturing GDP, representing 14.5%, followed by Texas at 10.9%.