How manufacturers are handling near-term pandemic jolts from and preparing for success in the long-term. Manufacturing Extension Partnership National Network.
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Hexagon Reduces Downtime, Sees Throughput Go Up With Standardized Work
Company Profile Headquartered in North Kingstown, RI, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence develops, manufactures, and distributes dimensional metrology hardware, software, and accessories. The company’s products boost efficiency, productivity, and quality across...
From “Following Billy” to Following Standards – A Job Instruction Case Study
In my last post, I told the story of stumbling across a methodology called Training Within Industry (TWI) which routinely showed 25 - 50% reductions in manufacturing training times when the Job Instruction method was implemented. I knew that if I could achieve these...
Manufacturers: Stop Chasing the Latest Training Fad!
As COVID-19 has presented new challenges to Rhode Island manufacturers, some of them have remarked to Polaris MEP that it would be great to have something "new," some sort of "innovative" training that would magically help them make up for lost time. My answer? Stop...
RI Manufacturing Leaders Say Workforce AND Technology Needed to “Reboot” Manufacturing Post-COVID
Polaris MEP Survey Explores What Is Required to Accelerate Manufacturing Sector Recovery Providence, RI – July 27, 2020 – A new poll by Polaris MEP shows Sales continue to be the greatest challenge currently facing the Rhode Island’s manufacturers. The survey also...
Providence Business News: Manufacturers affected by COVID-19 invited to participate in talent exchange
Susan Shalhoub reported on a pilot program that has been set up for manufacturing companies impacted by the coronavirus, sponsored by Polaris MEP, the Rhode Island Manufacturers Association and the R.I. Department of Labor and Training. “The manufacturing employers...
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Fast Track to CNC Manufacturing – Extended Cut
Career-Seekers: click here to find out when the next Phase 1 cohort will begin and APPLY TODAY to get on the fast track to a fulfilling career! Employers: click here to find out how you can host job shadows and/or hire from the Fast Track program!Getting Rhode...
Fast Track to CNC Manufacturing
The Steel Yard’s Weld to Work Program
Check out The Steel Yard’s Weld to Work Program in this Workforce Edition of the Tip of the Week.