their supplier base and implementing more flexible production processes. This adaptability has helped businesses remain operational and responsive to market fluctuations, further solidifying South Florida’s reputation as a competitive manufacturing hub. SFMA’S ROLE IN LEADING THE INDUSTRY FORWARD: Amid these challenges and successes, the South Florida Manufacturers Association (SFMA) has played an indispensable role in supporting the sector’s growth and evolution. For more than 60 years, the SFMA has been the leading voice for the manufacturing industry in South Florida, advocating for policies that promote economic growth, providing resources for workforce development, and fostering collaboration among industry stakeholders. OPERATIONAL IMPACT: Through its collaboration with FloridaMakes (Florida’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership program), the SFMA has demonstrated an operational impact of $2.5 billion on the manufacturing industry in South Florida. This impact has greatly benefited manufacturers through the SFMA’s business advisors, who focus on process improvement, operational efficiencies, and assistance with overcoming operational challenges and fostering growth. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES: Recognizing the critical importance of developing a skilled workforce, the SFMA, through partnerships with local educational institutions, is spearheading programs that provide targeted training in advanced manufacturing skills. The association’s 69 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 01 SOUTH FLORIDA MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
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