RPI Insider | Q4 2020

NAVIGATING YOUR BUSINESS RESTART & RECOVERY As the dust begins to settle and businesses restart their operations following the widespread COVID-19 economic shutdown, it can be difficult to know where to go from here. That's why The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center-West (The Center-West) team has developed a variety of tools and assessments for West Michigan manufacturers to tackle the challenges of operational restart & recovery head-on. We are here to support our region's manufacturers through the uncertainty of the months to come. Contact us today at thecenter@rightplace.org to discuss how we can help your manufacturing operations get back on track.

POST COVID-19 OPERATIONAL PLANNING As businesses prepare to return to work, or continue to adapt as information changes, operational plans are critical documents that outline your organization's plan for a safe return. It includes strategies such as social distancing, barriers, PPE, hygiene, disinfection, isolation and training. The Center-West is now offering a variety of services to meet your COVID-19 operational planning needs - from operational plan development or review, workplace evaluation or risk assessment. Learn more about these assessment options here . POST-PANDEMIC CASH FLOW ANALYSIS Today, perhaps more than ever, Small to Mid-Size Manufacturers (SMMs) are faced with cash flow management challenges. The Cash Flow Analysis from The Center- West provides a model that helps you look at payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable with concise data and not emotion. This allows all stakeholders to have a shared investment and easily see how the forecast will affect them. Learn more about the Post-Pandemic Cash Flow Analysis program here .

HIGH-LEVEL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT The recent crises have been a pressure-test for leadership and culture as new values and perceptions form. Leaders may be communicating with their employees more now than ever before, but this is likely one-way communication to simplykeepthemabreast of ongoingchanges. By developing a planned, deliberate culture to drive productivity and innovation, leaders can redefine and set the vision by understanding the needs of their team and aligning them with the company's chosen focus. Learn more about our High-Level Leadership Development coaching program here .

PIVOT 2020 TOOLKIT During this time of uncertainty it can be difficult to plan past today, let alone prepare for your next opportunity. That's why we've developed the PIVOT 2020 Toolkit, designed to: • Create a cadence formeaningful work and conversation during this high anxiety time • Offer methodical scenario planning to more effectively make decisions over the next year • Explore options that help you think about your capabilities and capacity differently, as well as how to deploy limited resources • Help your team identify signals in changing environments and its implications COMPLETE THE PIVOT 2020 TOOLKIT REQUEST FORM NEW TOOLS & SERVICES

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