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Providence Business First: URI Research Foundation names first full-time executive director
Mary Serrreze of Providence Business First reports that URI Research Foundation named a full-time executive director, Christian Cowan.
Providence Business News: Cowan appointed URI Research Foundation executive director
The Providence Business News reports that Christian Cowan has been appointed URI Research Foundation executive director.
Providence Business News: CCRI Partners with Polaris MEP on Manufacturing Workforce Training
Providence Business News honors Polaris MEP and CCRI, partners in workforce training that advances the RI Manufacturing industry.
Kicking off Rhode Island Manufacturing Month and #MFGDay22
Check out pictures from Polaris MEP’s 2022’s Manufacturing Month kick-off event at Farm Fresh Rhode Island.
WJAR TV: Rhode Island leaders, partners hold manufacturing industry session and career fair
WJAR TV reports: Rhode Island leaders, partners hold manufacturing industry session & career fair, MFGDay22 presented by Polaris MEP & RIMA.
PBN: Workforce development key to manufacturing growth
Providence Business News reports on Polaris MEP’s Manufacturing Month Kick-off event and State of RI Manufacturing report
Providence Business News: Five Questions with Wendy Mackie
Providence Business News 5 Questions feature covers blue economy, workforce and more with Polaris MEP’s interim Board Chair Wendy Mackie.
2022 Textile Sustainability Forum Presentations
Video recordings of the 2022 Textile Sustainability Forum presentations at URI, featuring researchers/experts in textile innovation.
Industry Leaders and Partners Kick Off Rhode Island Manufacturing Month With Future-Focused “Manufacturing Day” Event
Industry leaders and partners will kick off Rhode Island Manufacturing Month with a future-focused “Manufacturing Day” event on October 4, 2022.
Lean Office Info Session
VIDEO: Many manufacturers are familiar with Lean Manufacturing, but they may not have considered how those Lean principles can streamline their office.
Consortium Led by URI Research Foundation Designated
“Defense Manufacturing Community”
A consortium led by URI Research Foundation designated a “Defense Manufacturing Community;” will pursue $5M to strengthen maritime defense industrial base.
What People Are Saying About RI MADE, the Designated “Defense Manufacturing Community”
RI MADE Defense Manufacturing Community will provide resources which advance Automation & Robotics, Cyber Resiliency, and Risk Mitigation.
Workforce Development Leader Wendy Mackie Joins Polaris MEP As Interim Advisory Board Chair
Wendy Mackie, a highly-regarded leader in Rhode Island workforce development, is joining the Advisory Board of Polaris MEP, the state’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center, as its Interim Chairperson.
Personalized Lean Instruction Helps Improve Processes For Transformational Move
Lean training by Polaris MEP helped RI Manufacturer New Harvest improve their process & make a transformational move into a bigger facility.
How to Adapt Lean Manufacturing For a Lean Office, Part 2
Part two in a series of posts on translating Lean Manufacturing Principles for sales/marketing, finance & admin functions, aka Lean Office.
How to Translate Lean Manufacturing Principles Into Your Office Functions, Part 1
Just as the production floor benefits from Lean Manufacturing Principles, you can do the same for your administrative teams with Lean Office.
Using the 4 M’s to Start Standardizing
In this Lean Manufacturing Tip video, learn how standardizing can help your Rhode Island company be more predictable and productive.
Lean Tip – Using the 4 M’s to Start Standardizing!
VIDEO: Learn how 3D scanning can support Rhode Island manufacturers with supply chain issues, facility layout, reverse engineering, and more!