Summary
Automation Alley is a World Economic Forum Advanced Manufacturing Hub (AMHUB) for North America and a nonprofit Industry 4.0 knowledge center with a global outlook and a regional focus. We facilitate public-private partnerships by connecting industry, education and government to fuel Michigan's economy.
Verifying employment eligibility has been a mandatory practice for all U.S. employers since the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA). But in the last year, some longstanding standards and processes related to Form I-9 compliance and enforcement have...
Is Your Website a Factor in Hiring? Your website is out of date. Maybe you’ve tried to make the case to leadership (or maybe you ARE leadership) and the question you have to answer is: Where is the ROI in a website overhaul? For some businesses, this can be very...
When Operations Start Breaking Down, Adding More People Doesn’t Fix It.You Need Someone Who Can Step In and Take Ownership. If your business is experiencing: Growth that’s creating chaos instead of results Missed deadlines and constant firefighting Margin slipping...
With intensified enforcement efforts and stricter Form I-9 standards, manufacturers can no longer treat compliance errors as minor administrative issues—proactive audits, staff training, and documented response protocols are now essential to avoid significant penalties and operational disruption.
A modern website overhaul delivers ROI beyond sales by strengthening employer branding, helping manufacturing and manufacturing-tech companies attract and retain top talent through compelling storytelling, mission-driven messaging, and candidate-focused career content.
The article explains how a Fractional COO can provide part-time operational leadership, helping organizations improve execution, align priorities, and address operational challenges without adding a full-time executive role.
