Managing Through A Downturn: Critical Solutions to Maintain Business Success in a Difficult Economic Period  
October 20, 2008
Michigan Manufacturers Association Headquarters
620 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing 

Concerns about the global economy, raw material and energy costs and industry consolidation loom large for Michigan manufacturers. This workshop will introduce a number of both fundamental and creative solutions to successfully address the challenges created by an economic slowdown.

The following topics will be discussed:  

• Understanding the company performance spectrum
• Using your Business Operation Systems reports to move from performance monitoring to problem solving
• Harnessing employees to identify waste and improve processes
• Working capital practices you can focus on now to improve cash flow
• Critical tax strategies that high-performing manufacturers rely on in tough times
• Tips on how to deal with your bank
• Topical case studies on how manufacturers are responding to the economic slowdown

Speakers:

• Tim Weed, Partner, Plante & Moran, PLLC
• Steven Everson, Partner, Plante & Moran, PLLC
• Jim Bouck, Consulting Manager, Plante & Moran, PLLC

Who should attend:

Business owners, presidents, CFOs, entrepreneurs and any other manufacturing executive seeking independent, practical insights on improving profitability in their organization

Pricing:

No cost to Michigan manufacturers.
Lunch provided by Plante & Moran, PLLC

Time:

12:30 to 1:00 p.m. – Registration, lunch and networking
1:00 to 3:00 p.m. – Seminar