The Mississippi Manufacturers Association – Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MMA-MEP) in collaboration with MSU CAVS Extension is launching the BOOST MS Pilot Program to support small and medium manufacturers (SMMs) in identifying and adopting Industry 4.0 technologies that drive smarter operations, greater efficiency, and long-term sustainability.

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Helping Small and Medium Manufacturers
  • bullet Improve Productivity
  • bullet Strengthen Competitiveness
  • bullet Elevate Operational Excellence
  • bullet Achieve Cost Savings
  • bullet Make Informed Investments in Smart Technology
  • bullet Enhance Project Portfolios
  • bullet Train and Upskill their Workforce
  • bullet Mitigate Risks
  • bullet Implement Sustainable Practices
Roadmap to Smarter Manufacturing

Phase 01: Assessment

Identify operational challenges and accelerate the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies. Each company receives a tailored Technology Transformation Roadmap (TTR) with recommended solutions.

Phase 02: Selection

Receive expert guidance to evaluate technologies, analyze ROI, and plan implementation. Support includes technology scouting, supplier engagement, and bid review assistance.

Phase 03: Implementation

Help companies adopt new technologies, improve processes, and deploy equipment securely and sustainably. Includes guidance on cybersecurity, compliance, and training to upskill teams for long-term success.

BOOST MS will serve these Mississippi counties
Alcorn Benton Calhoun Chickasaw Choctaw Clay Itawamba Kemper Lee Lowndes Marshall Monroe Montgomery Noxubee Oktibbeha Panola Pontotoc Prentiss Tippah Tishomingo Union Webster Winston Yalobusha
ARC Boost Service Map
Industry 4.0 Training
Workshop Info
Introduction to Industry 4.0
8D Problem Solving in an i4.0 Environment
Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) in an i4.0 Environment
Reliability 4.0: Using Industry 4.0 Tools to Transition from Reactive to Proactive Maintenance
Power BI for Manufacturing: Building Dashboards for Industry 4.0
Power Apps for Smart Manufacturing: Building Custom Solutions
Automating Manufacturing Workflows with Power Automate
Smart Manufacturing: Implementing and Sustaining Industry 4.0
More workshops coming soon.
Mississippi State University CAVS Extension
Appalachian Regional Commision logo
Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Accelerate MS logo
Northeast Mississippi Community College logo
East Mississippi Community College logo