Compliance Can Help You Tap Into New Markets
One way to approach the challenge of regulatory compliance is to implement Quality Management Systems (QMS), which can open the door to new customers and industries.
Are customers demanding that you demonstrate the ability to consistently provide products and services that meet their requirements? You’ll likely need to be ISO 9001 registered.
Want to demonstrate environmental performance through more efficient use of resources and reduction of waste? ISO 14001 registration can do that.
Want to sell to the DoD? You’ll need to be Defense Acquisition Regulations System (DFARS) compliant to ensure appropriate cybersecurity protections are in place.
No matter which standard is required, we can help you attain and maintain compliance.
The engagement with Polaris MEP has already opened doors by meeting our channel partner’s ISO requirement. We expect that the work we have done with them will lead to even more revenue and jobs down the road.
Jeffrey Flath
President and CEO, eNow
Solutions To Your Challenges
Cybersecurity
Quality Management Systems
Technology Acceleration
How We Help
CHOOSING STANDARDS
With a variety of standards available, it’s important to avoid wasted efforts.
Polaris MEP will guide you through the options. We take time to deeply understand your needs and opportunities, and identify the most valuable standards for your company to meet. This ensures that your compliance efforts produce a real return for your company.
GAP ANALYSIS
Once you have determined which standard you want to meet, Polaris MEP will work with your team to assess the distance between your current state and full compliance.
Completing this analysis provides you with a sense of project scope for implementation.
GUIDED PREPARATION
To prepare you for your certification audit, Polaris MEP facilitates the development, alongside your team, of key corporate documentation to conform with your chosen QMS.
This includes aligning your quality manual, organizational procedures, and work instructions.
With the right materials in place, your team can stay on the same page moving forward.
AUDIT READINESS
Polaris MEP has trained dozens of designated internal auditors at manufacturing companies across the state of Rhode Island. Each learns key concepts for your chosen QMS from our experts.
Innovative exercises will help your auditor acquire the skills and thoroughly understand the purpose and responsibilities that come with this new role.
Attaining New Standards Opens New Markets
- Meet industry regulations and customer requirements
- Improve policies and procedures
- Minimize risk to your organization
Related
Introduction to Value Stream Mapping
Why is Value Stream Mapping so beloved as a lean manufacturing tool to identify and remove / reduce “waste” in production? Ted Kennedy, Six Sigma Black Belt and Polaris MEP Manufacturing Advisor, says Value Stream Mapping has been proven to work for all sizes and...
Process Flow Mapping Info Session
Process Flow Mapping is a lean manufacturing tool that visually describes flow of work from customer order to generating and shipping work. With it, manufacturers in Rhode Island can identify redundancies and irrelevant processing steps that can be removed. If you're...
Spaghetti Diagrams Info Session
In this info session, Polaris MEP manufacturing advisor Ted Kennedy explains how Spaghetti Diagrams, a Lean Manufacturing tool, can yield ROI for smaller companies. Extra steps are great for your Fitbit, not your production process … This tool helps teams see how...
Navigating through the ISO paperwork and requirements seemed daunting at first. But the careful and organized guidance of our Polaris MEP Project Manager made the whole process attainable and even interesting. Jeff helped us design a management system that both fit and served our company. I am indebted to his help.
Mary Emerson
Owner, RI Heat Treating
Category: Standards Compliance
Polaris MEP, Partners Receive Federal Grant to Create Comprehensive, Reentry “Pathway Home”
Polaris MEP will receive a $1.4M federal grant to assist reentry individuals with training, services and a comprehensive “Pathway Home.”
OSHA Price and Inspection Updates – Polaris MEP’s Third Party Spotlight
More than 60% of Safety Trainers’ clients have been with them for over 14 years. Polaris MEP clients rely on Safety Trainers for a variety of solutions including OSHA 10 hour and 30 hour training, OSHA record-keeping, OSHA fines & violations abatement, and Emergency Management training.
Lead Generation with Skayle 360 – Polaris MEP’s Third Party Spotlight
Are you ready to supercharge your business growth and skyrocket your success? Join Polaris MEP’s Third Party Project Manager, Rob Chipman, as he presents this months spotlight vendor: Skayle 360
As Key Employees Near Retirement Age, Jade Manufacturing Turns to MEP Center to Educate and Empower Team
Case study: As key employees near retirement age, Jade Manufacturing turned to RI consultants to help them educate, empower team.
Lean Inventory Training Helps Glassworks Studio Reduce Mess and Stress, Increase Success
Rhode Island glassworks designer Tracy Glover Studio reduced mess and stress, and increased their success with lean inventory training.
Elevate Your Workforce: Job Quality Toolkit Infosession
Maximize Productivity & Retention: Explore the Job Quality Toolkit in this info-session led by Polaris MEP experts!
Launching into Technology: How working with NASA can help your business!
In this video, Jeanne King of NASA goes over the new Space Act Agreement with Polaris MEP and how RI Manufacturers can take advantage!
Polaris MEP Signs “Space Act Agreement” with NASA to Accelerate Technology Transfer
Polaris MEP signed a Space Act Agreement making it easier for smaller RI manufacturers to access and leverage NASA-developed technology for company goals.
IndustryWeek Article on Supply Chain Performance Improvements Authored by Polaris MEP’s Kayla Viveiros
A new IndustryWeek article on Supply Chain was authored by Polaris MEP’s Kayla Viveiros, with advice for training and tracking performance.
“Voice of Manufacturers” Survey Launched To Provide Updated Data on Rhode Island Manufacturing Sector
Rhode Island non-profit consulting group Polaris MEP is looking for responses to its 2024 “Voice of Manufacturers” survey.