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Lean Manufacturing Kaizen Increases Poultry Processing by 50%

Lean Manufacturing Kaizen Increases Poultry Processing by 50%

Mar 25, 2022 | Growth & Strategy, Lean Manufacturing, Polaris MEP, Results

Company Profile Pat’s Pastured, a 150+ acre farm located in East Greenwich, RI, was founded in 2002 by Patrick and Kelly McNiff. The farm raises 100% grass-fed beef, pasture-raised chicken, pigs, and turkeys that are never given antibiotics, steroids, or hormones.  ...
TAG! Sign Manufacturer Finds Kaizen is “It” for Transformation And Growth

TAG! Sign Manufacturer Finds Kaizen is “It” for Transformation And Growth

Oct 4, 2021 | Growth & Strategy, Lean Manufacturing, Polaris MEP, Results

Company Profile National Marker Company (NMC), a subsidiary of Justrite Safety Group, manufactures high-quality safety identification products. The Rhode Island company has been helping make the world “a little bit safer” since 1934. The company serves a variety of...
During Pandemic Lockdown, Rhode Island Job Shop Pursues ISO to Open Doors

During Pandemic Lockdown, Rhode Island Job Shop Pursues ISO to Open Doors

Jul 6, 2021 | Growth & Strategy, Polaris MEP, Quality Management Systems, Results

Company Profile R&R Machine Industries, Inc. is a full-service, CNC contract machine shop. The job shop sets itself apart by providing clients with seamless service, not only milling and turning but also guiding outsourced parts through other manufacturers for...
Downeast Coffee Roasters Brews >$1.5 Million in Savings Through Lean Process Improvements

Downeast Coffee Roasters Brews >$1.5 Million in Savings Through Lean Process Improvements

May 12, 2021 | Growth & Strategy, Lean Manufacturing, Polaris MEP, Results

Company Profile Downeast Coffee Roasters has, for three generations, been roasting unique global coffees from their Pawtucket, Rhode Island facility.   Nearly 30 workers roast, package, and deliver tasty brews and tailored coffee programs to some of the best food...
Value Stream Mapping Helps Lost Art Cultured Foods “Find” Time and Increase Product Quality

Value Stream Mapping Helps Lost Art Cultured Foods “Find” Time and Increase Product Quality

Mar 25, 2021 | Growth & Strategy, Lean Manufacturing, Polaris MEP, Results

Company Profile Lost Art Cultured Foods in Cranston, Rhode Island batch-produces fermented vegetable products by hand, using only organic produce, sea salt and spices. Owner Kaylyn Keane and co-owner/husband Padraic first conceived of the company when Kaylyn was...
Packaging Kaizen & Kata Lead to 70% Increase in Output

Packaging Kaizen & Kata Lead to 70% Increase in Output

Mar 8, 2021 | Lean Manufacturing, Polaris MEP, Results

NOTE: Since this Success Story was first published, Minnie Luong has moved into a position expanding/strengthening RI’s food systems with RI Commerce Corporation and Tim Greenwald is now the CEO of Chi Kitchen. Company Profile Chi Kitchen is a family business in...
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