March 2018
Understanding the
Intersection of
Innovation and Liability Manufacturing’s Hidden
Tech Trends: It’s More
Than Just AV
Emerging technology is
changing existing liability law and
your brand could be at-risk right
now. A panel of insurance and legal
experts will explain what threats
and challenges exist and provide
you with simple takeaways to
protect and grow your business. 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. Dave Behen, chief information
officer for La-Z-Boy, 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.
Cyber Warfare:
Manufacturing and a
Brand-New Battlefield
Cyber security is becoming part
of every 21st century business
strategy. Every manufacturer has
questions, whether it’s locating a
potential weak point, training your
employees on what to do (and what
not to do), or developing
relationships with local and
regional law enforcement agencies.
Learn the ins and outs of a threat
targeting manufacturers around the
world and locate the state & federal
resources to protect your business.
Networking: Before,
During & After
Information is a two-way street
and every MFG Forum includes
built-in networking. Attendees are
welcome to come in early for a
brand-new pre-event reception,
network with peers at breaks
throughout the day and finish their
stay in Novi with Michigan-made
drinks and hors d’oeuvres during
the post-event reception. The more
connections you make, the better
prepared you’ll be to engage with
Industry 4.0 at home.
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“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
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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.
(Learn more about PRIME® on page 22.)
“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