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It's our association's mission to:
Provide peer-to-peer training, education, and resources which allow Minnesota-based member manufacturers to continuously grow, improve, and stay competitive.


2008 Workshop Schedule
Download a list of our current workshops from over 5 different series, including: Lean, Lean Office, Supply Chain Management & more. Learn More

NEW! - Design for 6 Sigma Series - Starts May 21
Design for 6 Sigma (DFSS) focuses on designing the product or process “right” the first time. The first workshop will teach critical success factors in capturing customers’ needs and perceptions and translating them into customer requirements and solution concepts. The second workshop will teach techniques to... Learn More

Medical Seminar: Lean & 6 Sigma Tools for Clinical & Regulatory Staff - May 22
Join us to hear from some experienced Lean Practitioners and Six Sigma Black Belts. They will provide an overview of how these tools and methods can improve the quality and profitability of your Clinical studies. Learn More

NEW Workshop: Design for Manufacturability - June 5
Break down the "wall" that stands between Design and Manufacturing. Learn how to design components and assemblies that will reduce the risk of non-conformance to the established specifications and how you can introduce this concept into your company. Learn More

Monthly Program: Outsource vs. Insource - Critical Make/Buy Decisions - June 12
How do others decide to bring in work or ship it out overseas to vendors? Strategy often drives make/buy decisions. Let's gather a variety of insights from disciplines like finance, operations, purchasing and management to see how these decisions are made. Learn More


Medical Device Alliance monthly seminars help me gain insight through my peers’ experiences. Seminars like META Analysis give me the opportunity to expand my professional network and introduce me to new facets of my industry.
Kim Aves
Regulatory Specialist
Nonin Medical Inc.