Manufacturing Advantage Hub

Building the foundation of Lean, technology, workforce, and quality to drive advanced manufacturing performance.
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Built on a foundation of Lean and strengthened by the pillars of technology, workforce, and quality, MOC delivers the structured learning needed to drive continuous improvement and advanced manufacturing capability.

Unlock the full power of your operation with UW‑Stout MOC’s learning hub—where expert webinars and hands‑on technical training come together to accelerate your path to advanced manufacturing. From Lean fundamentals to cutting‑edge technologies, our resources give your team the skills, insights, and confidence to improve processes, boost productivity, and lead meaningful change.

This is more than training—it’s a partnership in your success. Start the conversation today and take the next step toward operational excellence. Contact us at moc@uwstout.edu

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Training

Every session is built for real‑world impact. You’ll gain practical tools, guided support, and proven methods that translate directly to stronger performance on the floor and across your organization. Whether you’re streamlining workflows or driving transformation, MOC equips you with the knowledge to move faster, operate smarter, and achieve measurable results.

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ExporTech™

A structured, results-driven approach, to compete internationally and achieve sustainable global success.

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ISO Internal Auditor Training

Gain the knowledge to assess processes, identify areas for improvement, and enhance your organization's quality management system.

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Lean Series

Build lean principles to drive continuous improvement and measurable business impact.

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Training Within Industry (TWI)

Empower employee’s & supervisors. Develop leadership skills. Boost productivity, and build a safer, stronger workplace.

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Webinars

Real-world insights and proven strategies in our webinars—your fast track to smarter operations and stronger results.

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Upcoming Events

January - March

January 

 

February 

10 - Vision Learning - webinar
       Presenter: Dr. David Ding | UW-Stout Center for Advanced Manufacturing & Artificial Intelligence (CAM-AI)
 

March 

10 - Tariffs: What They Mean to WI Manufacturers - webinar 
       Presenter: Chris Wojtowicz | Universities of Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

24 - Lean Series Starts  |  Eau Claire, WI
30-31 - ISO Internal Auditor Training  |  UW-Stout

April - June

April

14 - AI Foundations for Manufacturing - webinar
       Presenter: Emily Laird | UW-Stout 
4 - ExporTech Starts

May

6 - Manufacturing Series on 5S | River Falls, WI
10 - - webinar
11-15 - Training Within Industry Job Methods | Chippewa Falls, WI

June

9 - webinar

July - September

July

14 - webinar

August

5 - Manufacturing Series on AI in Manufacturing | River Falls, WI
10-14 - Training Within Industry Job Safety | Chippewa Falls, WI
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September

8 - webinar

 

October - December

October

13 - webinar
29-30 - ISO Internal Auditor Training  |  UW-Stout

November

10 - webinar

December

8 - webinar

 

"...MOC has a good grip on what manufacturing needs."
Past Manufacturing Advantage Participant