Manufacturing business and technology information and resources
for small and mid-market companies participating in the
manufacturing value chain.
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Society for Georgia Manufacturers
The Society focuses on the Best Practices of manufacturing
and how to best utilize information and technology to prduce
world-class processes.
Society of
Manufacturing Engineers
Through its local chapters, technical communities, publications,
expositions and professional development resources, SME promotes an
increased awareness of manufacturing engineering and keeps
manufacturing professionals up to date on leading trends and
technologies.
Georgia
Retraining Tax Credit Guide
information for employers that are interested in earning state
income tax credit for eligible types of employee retraining
programs.
Southeastern Trade Adjustment Assistance Center
(SETAAC)
SETAAC helps manufacturers develop and implement turn-around
strategies to compete better with imports, serving the eight-state
region of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North
Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. You can use the SETAAC
program to pay for half of your cost of business and engineering
consulting services.
Manufacturing Business Educational
Videos
Topics include: CEO Tools for Every Manufacturer's
Success - Kraig Kramers; Being a Crisis Leader during the Economic
Downturn - Bruce Blythe; How Carbon Emissions Cap and Trade Will
Affect Your Business - Eric Taub.
Georgia
Entrepreneur/Small Business Outreach Services
The OneGeorgia Authority has provided funding to the Georgia Tech
Enterprise Innovation Institute and the University of Georgia Small
Business Development Center to deliver expanded services to
Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses in rural Georgia.
Georgia
Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program
A team of engineers and other professionals is ready to help
manufacturing firms innovate and compete in the global market by
implementing new strategies for growth, process improvement, and
sustainability. They work side-by-side with you to implement
positive change to improve your profitability and competitive
advantages.
Georgia
Center of Innovation for Logistics
The Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics connects and works
directly with all logistics sectors to identify common problems and
innovative solutions. They provide the connections and resources to
address the constant challenges of "The 3 V's of Logistics: Volume,
Velocity and Visibility."
The 2010 Georgia Manufacturing Survey - Enabling
Manufacturers to Compete in the Global Economy
The theme of the 2010 Georgia Manufacturing Survey is how
manufacturers have responded to the recession and its impacts. The
survey looks at how manufacturers have responded and plan to
respond to today's economic challenges. It also highlights the
benefits of competing on innovation rather than on low price and
indicates the extent of engagement of manufacturers in
innovation.
How to
Build a Business Case For SharePoint
Building a business case for SharePoint poses specific challenges
because much of its ROI is intangible: SharePoint deployments can
lead to process improvements, but it's not always easy to quantify
the dollar value of those process improvements.
How the Small Get Mighty: Manufacturing ERP Is Essential
but Not Just Any ERP Will Do
As many small and mid-market manufacturers are realizing, ERP is
essential, although not just any ERP system will work. With the
right ERP system in place, small and mid-market manufacturers can
grow and scale their operations. Read this informative whitepaper
on the ERP market for small and mid-market manufacturers, and learn
about the factors that are important when choosing an ERP
system.
Alabama Tax
Incentives for Industry
The Alabama Department of Revenue administers several tax
incentives available for existing industries, expanding industries,
and new industries locating in Alabama.
Manufacture
Alabama
Manufacture Alabama is dedicated exclusively to the competitive,
legislative, regulatory and operational interests and needs of
Alabama manufacturers and their partner industries and
businesses.
The Chattanooga Regional Manufacturer's
Association
CRMA was the first local manufacturers association in the United
States, and is now in its second century as the independent,
assertive advocate for manufacturers in the Chattanooga, TN
region.
South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership
(SCMEP)
A private, non-profit group that serves as a proven resource to
South Carolina businesses, providing them with a range of
innovative strategies and solutions to strengthen leadership,
develop competencies, drive growth, and eliminate waste.
North
Carolina Manufacturing Issues & Advocacy
The North Carolina Chamber serves as the state affiliate of the
National Association of Manufacturers. With direct input from their
manufacturing members, who comprise the Manufacturing Center, the
Chamber works with federal and state elected officials to advance
the needs of manufacturers.