April 2018
Understanding the
Intersection of
Innovation and Liability
The challenges of the fourth
industrial revolution don’t just
affect large corporations; they
challenge manufacturers of all
sizes across the supply chain. A
diverse panel of manufacturing
leaders guarantees attendees will
receive valuable information to
help grow their Michigan-based
business. Leading executives will
share real-world examples of
challenges and accomplishments
related to Industry 4.0 including,
development of robotics,
implementation of automation
and cyber security best practices.
Cyber Warfare:
Manufacturing and a
Brand-New Battlefield
Cyber security is becoming
part of every business strategy.
Get an understanding of how
the Michigan Cyber Command
Center (MC3) works to
coordinate responders in the
event of a cyber attack against
Michigan’s infrastructure. Learn
how state agencies and Merit
“Kudos to you and your team
on a very well done event.
I have to be honest, I
never thought I would be
so intrigued and engaged
about cyber security, but I
have a bunch of notes to share with
my IT team. Great job planning this!”
— Jen Kehres, Amigo Mobility
Network are helping Michigan
manufacturers identify traits of a
cyber attacker, recognize
business weak points, build
culture and policies for strong
cyber security and provide
resources to help.
Manufacturing’s Hidden
Tech Trends
Technology isn’t just affecting
businesses you know are high-
tech; it’s changing the way every
manufacturer implements processes,
trains talent and outlines future
goals. La-Z-Boy CIO Dave
Behen will close the Forum by
sharing his experience working
to establish a global footprint
while protecting a business from
threats capable of taking it down
with the click of a mouse.
Networking: Before,
During & After
The more connections you
make, the better prepared you’ll
be to engage with Industry 4.0
at home. Attend the pre-event
reception, network with peers at
breaks throughout the day and
cement your connections at
the post-Forum reception.
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What is the MFG Forum?
The Forum is a mix of experts, industry
leaders, panel presentations, interactive
components and networking time.
Manufacturers continue to express their
willingness to use the information they
gained and/or share it with colleagues.
Past attendees report information at the
Forum helped them to understand new
concepts and be confident in developing
new skills and more than 98% were likely
to turn the information they learned into
action within a month of the event.
Arrive Early to Discover
Proven Talent Solutions
The voices of manufacturers have
never been louder: we need talent,
we need it now and we need it
skilled. If you’re in town for the MFG
Forum, consider coming in early for
an informational PRIME® breakfast
to learn about MMA’s employer-
driven, localized solution to
manufacturing’s talent challenge.
Hear from experts and get help
customizing a plan to meet the
unique needs of your community.
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“I have held the MMA in very high
regard for some time now, but
attending my first MFG Forum
took it to another level for me. At
the Forum I saw that same passion
behind their efforts to deliver further
value to their members through quality education
on relevant topics. In today’s manufacturing
environment we are all stronger together and I am
thankful to the MMA for giving us that opportunity.”
— Kevin M. Cotter, Mobark LLC