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A Lean Manufacturing Thanksgiving Tale?
Most people don’t relate Thanksgiving with Lean Manufacturing. Yet that’s exactly what this tale is about: How Lean Manufacturing training helped a mission-driven food delivery service meet the needs of more seniors in their community.
PBN: Polaris MEP Launches Manufacturing Report on Workforce, Growth in R.I.
Polaris MEP announces their 2022 State of RI Manufacturing Survey to measure workforce, growth and more in the manufacturing community.
Reporter Today East Providence: New Study Seeks Input from East Providence Manufacturers
Non-profit consulting group Polaris MEP is launching an in-depth study of trends in Rhode Island’s manufacturing sector
Polaris MEP Launches “State of RI Manufacturing Study”
Non-profit consultants Polaris MEP launch an in-depth study of trends in the state’s manufacturing sector. The 2022 “State of RI Manufacturing Study” will include analysis of the sector’s economic impacts and a comprehensive survey of manufacturers.
Boston Globe: RI Rhode Map: Polaris MEP Launches State of RI Manufacturing Survey
Polaris MEP launches their 2021 State of Manufacturing Survey for Rhode Island Manufacturers to make their voice heard.
4 Best Practices for Better Strategic Planning
Manufacturers can use these four best practices to put aside preconceptions about strategic planning and create a better, future-proof plan.
PBN: At Quonset port, supply chain problems of a different kind
RI manufacturers are facing pandemic-related supply chain disruptions and struggling to get materials needed to produce their product.
1 Global Challenge, 5 Reasons to Shop Locally
Quality Digest: What Is Workforce Innovation?
This article discusses how manufacturers can use emerging technologies to create a positive impact on their workforce.
DoD DFARS Interim Rule and Rhode Island Manufacturers
Rhode Island manufacturers who are in the DoD supply chain must be aware of and comply with an Interim Rule to DFARS.
How Smaller Rhode Island Manufacturers Can Take Advantage of Additive Manufacturing
Ways smaller Rhode Island manufacturers can reap ROI from Additive Manufacturing, including saving lead time and production costs.
Sustainability as a “New Normal” for Manufacturing
Corporate sustainability (aka corporate social responsibility or ESG) is no longer an add-on; it’s the new normal for manufacturing.
Providence Business News: 5 Questions With Ted Kennedy about Lean Manufacturing Plant Layouts
Polaris MEP Project Manager Ted Kennedy answers five questions about plant layouts and lean manufacturing for the Providence Business News.
Providence Business News: Polaris MEP mini grant to fund VR pilot
RIHub and Polaris MEP Partner to Foster Manufacturing Entrepreneurship in Rhode Island
RIHub & Polaris MEP announce a strategic partnershiop to foster manufacturing entrepreneurship in Rhode Island. Programming will connect startups, students & industry.
Commonly Misused Cybersecurity Terms
MEP National Network’s Celia Paulsen clarifies commonly misused cybersecurity terms, to help manufacturers understand & fight cyber risks.
TAG! Sign Manufacturer Finds Kaizen is “It” for Transformation And Growth
RI Manufacturer National Marker Company creates sales and reduces costs with the help of Kaizen training from Polaris MEP.
Providence Business News: RI Manufacturers are “Stronger, Eager to Grow”
Providence Business News: Rhode Island manufacturers are stronger, eager to grow after flexibility and relationship-building due to COVID-19. Polaris MEP’s Kathie Mahoney and Amerisewn’s Layne Meyer among those quoted in this article from “Stuff” 2021.