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Employment Law Changes – What Smaller Rhode Island Manufacturers Should Know
Employment law changes relevant to smaller Rhode Island manufacturers – and what they should be thinking about to prevent issues.
Two New Employment Law Services for RI’s Smaller Manufacturers
Access a video interview with compliance firm Foley & Foley about two employment law services now available to RI’s smaller manufacturers.
URI Executive Director Christian Cowan Named to RI’s 10 Most Influential People
Providence Business News recently celebrated our very own Christian Cowan as one of Rhode Island’s 10 Most Influential People for his work as Executive Director of #URIRF. Congratulations, Christian – well deserved!
3 DOs and DONTs for Implementing Barcode Scanning for Inventory Management
Many Rhode Island manufacturers have turned to barcode scanning systems for inventory management. Improve accuracy and easy with these tips.
3 DOs and DONTs for Implementing Barcode Scanning for Inventory Management
Many Rhode Island manufacturers have turned to barcode scanning systems for inventory management. Improve accuracy and easy with these tips.
Digital Innovation and R&D Tax Credits for Today’s Manufacturing Challenges
Digital innovation could address many of today’s manufacturing challenges. Learn what’s possible, what tax credits could help pay for R&D.
Build a More Proactive Game Plan with a Lean Management Road Map
A lean management road map can help your Rhode Island manufacturing company become more proactive and resilient.
Our Top Advice for a More Successful 2023
Polaris MEP’s manufacturing advisors, program managers and workforce pros share top advice to help RI companies enjoy a more successful 2023.
Providence Business News: Digital innovation webinar
Polaris MEP will host a free digital innovation webinar for manufacturers who are interested in expanding their digital solutions on Jan. 17
Providence Business News: More than $87M from 2023 federal spending bill to support 78 Rhode Island projects
The 2023 federal spending bill includes more than $87.2M to support 78 RI projects, including manufacturing work-based training.
Info Session Video Series Introduces 4 Proven Lean Productivity Tools
Series of info session videos introduces 4 Manufacturing productivity tools: SMED, Value Stream Mapping, Process Flow and Spaghetti Diagrams.
WHAT and WHY of Setup Reduction / Quick Changeover / SMED
Why does SMED aka quick changeover result in increased production flexibility and more satisfied customers? Find out in this intro video.
Introduction to Value Stream Mapping
Why is Value Stream Mapping a proven and beloved tool to identify and remove / reduce “waste” in manufacturing? This intro video explains.
Process Flow Mapping Info Session
Want to remove waste in your flow of work from customer order to production to shipping? Watch this information session video & discover Process Flow Mapping.
Expand Through Exports – Meet the Local Resources for RI Manufacturers
Webinar introduces Rhode Island manufacturers to local resources to help them expand through exports: Chafee Center, US Commercial Services
Mahr Inc. Sees Measurable Results from Relationship with Polaris MEP
When Mahr Inc needed help finding quality candidates, upskilling existing team and leadership training, they turned to Rhode Island’s MEP.
#MFGDay2022 – Manufacturing Day Student Experience
VIDEO: More than 300 Rhode Island schoolkids attended the 2022 Manufacturing Day career / student experience event hosted by Polaris MEP.
Spaghetti Diagrams Info Session
Extra steps are great for Fitbits, not manufacturing. Learn how spaghetti diagrams help make waste visible as parts & people travel through the shop.