SWOT Feedback Δ The SEAMTN proposal to DoD will require inclusion of a SWOT analysis regarding the machine tools ecosystem of our region. Therefore we are asking all members to fill out the form below to provide input for this analysis. Organization Name*City*County*State*Zip Code*What strengths does your organization have in manufacturing or operating machine tools (i.e., tangible and intangible assets or resources that enable a competitive advantage)?* IP/Patents OEM connections State of the art equipment Supplier network Workforce knowledge/skills Other Please specify what other strengths your organization has in manufacturing or operating machine tools.*Given the opportunity, what improvements in machine tool capabilities would your organization like to make in the next 5 years?* Increased capacity (additional machines) Advanced technology (five-axis, mill-turn, etc.) Improved environment (temperature control) Increased automation (robot loading/unloading, sorting, etc.) Machinist training for new technology (five-axis programming, robot integration, etc.) Other Please specify what other improvements in machine tool capabilities your organization would like to make.* To what extent does your organization encounter difficulty with the following:(0 = no difficulty; 5 = significant difficulty) Hiring skilled workers for machine tool operation, CNC programming, or other manufacturing activities* 0 1 2 3 4 5 Implementing new machine tool processes or technologies* 0 1 2 3 4 5 Keeping your current machine tools workforce sufficiently trained* 0 1 2 3 4 5 Obtaining necessary supplies (e.g., materials, equipment, etc.) to manufacture or operate machine tools* 0 1 2 3 4 5 What other difficulties does your organization encounter?To what do you attribute any moderate to significant difficulties identified above (i.e., rankings 3-5)?*Has your organization previously engaged with DoD directly, or with DoD suppliers, to manufacture parts for DoD programs?* Yes No What opportunities does your organization foresee to grow your business as well as your engagement with DoD in the next 5 years?*Would you pursue DoD engagement given the opportunity?*What are the external threats to your organization’s capacity to continue manufacturing or operating machine tools successfully? Access to capital Domestic or international competitors Equipment cost Labor cost Materials cost Lack of skilled workers Supplier instability Other Please specify what other external threats you see to your organization’s capacity to continue manufacturing or operating machine tools successfully?*