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US Secretary of Commerce Raimondo – Comments for Manufacturing Day 2024

US Commerce Secretary Raimondo offers a video message for Rhode Island High School students for Manufacturing Day 2024.

Blog

Mapping Your Supply Chains Helps Prioritize Risks and Actions

In this MEP blog post, learn more about how mapping out your supply chain helps prioritize risks and actions.

Blog

Manufacturing Internships are Expanding the Talent Pipeline

In this MEP blog post, learn about how offering manufacturing internships can help expand the talent pipeline

Blog

Cybersecurity vulnerabilities – Protect your Industry 4.0 investment

In this MEP blog post, learn about how to protect your manufacturing company’s Industry 4.0 investments from cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

Facility Layout

MEP Facility Layout Services Help MOO, Inc. Enjoy Cost Savings and Greater Efficiency

Case study: Print industry leader MOO enjoyed cost savings, greater efficiency thanks to MEP facility layout services from RI’s Polaris MEP.

Facility Layout

MEP Facility Layout Services Help MOO, Inc. Enjoy Cost Savings and Greater Efficiency

Case study: Print industry leader MOO enjoyed cost savings, greater efficiency thanks to MEP facility layout services from RI’s Polaris MEP.

Videos

DDI Mid-Level Leadership Development Courses Info Session

In this recorded info session, Learn about six new leadership development courses designed for mid-level leaders. Developed by internationally renowned DDI, this training is now available to RI manufacturers through Polaris MEP.

Blog

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.”

Growth & Strategy

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.

Growth & Strategy

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

Results

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 Manufacturing

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.

Growth & Strategy

Elevate Your Workforce: Job Quality Toolkit Infosession

Maximize Productivity & Retention: Explore the Job Quality Toolkit in this info-session led by Polaris MEP experts!

Growth & Strategy

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!

Blog

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.

Blog

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.

Blog

“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.

Growth & Strategy

Measuring Customer Satisfaction for Manufacturing Competitiveness

In this video, find out WHY and HOW measuring customer satisfaction helps smaller manufacturers meet quality standards & be more competitive.