Mississippi Manufacturers Association

PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO MISSISSIPPI MANUFACTURERS THAT INCLUDES ENGINEERING,WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING, POLYMER SERVICES AND MARKETING HOSTED BY THE MISSISSIPPI MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION.

PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE MANUFACTURING EXTENSION SERVICES TO PRIMARILY SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED MANUFACTURERS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: THROUGH ITS COLLABORATIONS AT THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVEL, AND INSTITUTES OF HIGHER EDUCATION, THE CENTER WILL WORK WITH MANUFACTURERS IN THE AREAS OF SUPPLIER SCOUTING, PRODUCT DESIGN, AUTOMATION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING, AND TRAINING. THE CENTER WILL CONDUCT BUSINESS COMPETITIVE REVIEW ASSESSMENTS, ANALYSIS OF OPERATIONS, APPRENTICESHIP DESIGN. MMA CONTINUES THEIR FOCUS ON WORKPLACE AND WORKFORCE MODERNIZATION STRATEGIES. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: PROVIDE U.S. MANUFACTURERS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI ACCESS TO RESOURCES TO INCREASE PROFITABILITY, THROUGH NEW PRODUCTS, PROCESSES, SERVICES, CUSTOMERS, AND MARKETS. THE CENTER WILL ALSO HELP MANUFACTURERS REMAIN COMPETITIVE. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED MANUFACTURERS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE RECIPIENT PLANS TO SUBAWARD FUNDS TO PARTICIPATE IN CONDUCTING THE ACTIVITIES OF THIS PROJECT TO INCLUDE AUTOMATION REVIEWS/ASSESSMENTS, SUPPLIER SCOUTING, PRODUCT DESIGN, MARKETING, AND TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS.

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PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO EXPAND EXISTING MEP CAPABILITIES TO PROVIDE NATIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION AND TO ESTABLISH A SUPPLY CHAIN INTELLIGENCE NETWORK. IMPROVE THE RESILIENCY AND OPTIMIZATION FOR DOMESTIC SUPPLY CHAINS IN THE MEP NATIONAL NETWORK IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: ENGAGE IN SUPPLIER SCOUTING AND NATIONAL NETWORK SUPPLY CHAIN INITIATIVES THROUGH ENGAGEMENTS WITH INDUSTRY, STATE/LOCAL GOVERNMENT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ENTITIES, AND INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS; PROVIDE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT AND SUPPORT FOR NATIONAL SUPPLIER SCOUTING AND OPTIMIZATION SERVICES THAT INCLUDES REPRESENTING THE MS MEP CENTER IN WORKING GROUPS AND NATIONAL MEETINGS; DEVELOP A FORMAL SUPPLY CHAIN PROGRAM TO FACILITATE SUPPLIER SCOUTING AND OPTIMIZE THE SUPPLIER NETWORK TO RESPOND TO CURRENT AND FUTURE SUPPLY CHAIN NEEDS THROUGH ENGAGEMENT WITH SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED MANUFACTURING COMPANIES; TRACK AND REPORT RESULTS OF SUPPLY CHAIN ACTIVITIES TO THE NIST MEP NATIONAL NETWORK. PLANS AND ACTIVITIES WILL BE DEVELOPED THAT ALIGN CLOSELY WITH CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS OF MANUFACTURERS TO IMPROVE SUCH AREAS AS PRODUCTION, LOGISTICS, AND DISTRIBUTION.EXPECTED OUTCOMES: VARIOUS LEVELS OF IMPACTS ARE EXPECTED FROM THESE ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS IMPROVED PRODUCTIVITY THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MORE EFFICIENT SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORK, AND READILY ACCESSIBLE INFORMATION RELATED TO MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES ON BOTH THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS.INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED MANUFACTURERS (SMMS) IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE RECIPIENT WILL SUBAWARD FUNDS TO THEIR PARTNER, MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY CAVS-E.

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