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ISO 9001 – A Key to Cybersecurity for Manufacturing Companies? (Part 2)

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Providence Business News: Five Questions with Phil Ward

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Providence Business News: R.I. State Incentives for Manufacturers

With unemployment high, Rhode Island is offering incentive manufacturers can leverage to upskill the labor pool and fill open positions.

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ISO 9001 – A Key to Cybersecurity for Manufacturing Companies? (Part 1)

If a manufacturer already has an ISO 9001:2015-compliant QMS, that can be used as a platform on which to base an effective cybersecurity program.

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Manufacturing Leaders Learning the Lessons of Testing Times

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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Infographic – The Emergence of Digital Manufacturing

Infographic overview of the digital technologies transforming Rhode Island and US manufacturing companies, and the support provided by Polaris MEP & the MEPNN.

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Business Continuity Planning – There is an ISO Standard for that

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How to Protect Warfighters AND Your Defense Supply Chain Contracts

Two video recordings to help DoD Supply Chain manufacturers improve cybersecurity. Webinars on DFARS, CMMC sponsored by the New England Regional Defense Industry Collaboration (NERDIC).

Growth & Strategy

Hexagon Reduces Downtime, Sees Throughput Go Up With Standardized Work

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From “Following Billy” to Following Standards – A Job Instruction Case Study

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Creating a Culture of (Cyber) Security

How cybersecurity awareness training can/should be approached by Rhode Island manufacturers. Plan from MEP National Network Celia Paulsen.

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Key Hires and Staff Moves Strengthen the Position of the URI Research Foundation in Supporting RI Economic Growth

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Manufacturers: Stop Chasing the Latest Training Fad!

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Strengthen Cybersecurity and Prevent Waste With This NIST MEP Equipment Pre-Purchase Guide

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How Manufacturing Companies (Can) Do Turnarounds

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401 Tech Bridge Completes $6 Million Funding Round to Accelerate Advanced Materials & Technologies

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Providence Business News: Poll Shows Skilled Workers Key to Manufacturing Recovery

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National PPE Programs and Opportunities for Rhode Island Manufacturers