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Lean Tip – Coming Down on DOWNTIME
VIDEO: Polaris MEP’s Lean Tip series explores how to identify the source of wastes (DOWNTIME) using lean manufacturing tactics.
Coming Down on DOWNTIME – Getting to the Bottom of Waste
In a blog post & video, Polaris MEP project manager Nathan Bonds discusses how to fight DOWNTIME Waste using Lean manufacturing / kata.
The Manufacturing Melting Pot
RI boasts a wide variety of manufacturing industries — it’s a manufacturing melting pot, writes Polaris MEP Center Director Kathie Mahoney.
The Essentials of Exporting
VIDEO: Linda Wolufe and Kayla Viveiros discuss how your manufacturing company can start, and be ready for, exporting.
Cobots Can Help Solve Social Distancing and Labor Challenges
Cobots (collaborative robots) are flexible automation solutions that can alleviate manufacturing issues of labor shortages and social distancing.
Cobots Can Help Solve Social Distancing and Labor Challenges
Cobots (collaborative robots) are flexible automation solutions that can alleviate manufacturing issues of labor shortages and social distancing.
The Benefits of Going Lean and Green
VIDEO: going “lean and green” makes waste visible, starts you on a path to reducing energy costs, satisfying customers & increasing profits.
Lean Manufacturing Kaizen Increases Poultry Processing by 50%
RI Manufacturer Pat’s Pasteurized participated in a Kaizen training that increased their processing power by 50%
Introducing Tomorrow’s Workers to Manufacturing Careers through High School “Industry Projects”
“Industry Projects” are a great way to introduce today’s high schoolers/ tomorrow’s workers to a rewarding manufacturing career.
Intro to TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)
VIDEO: Chris Cinieri teaches the basics of total productive maintenance and its benefits to RI manufacturers.
Providence Business First: Kathie Mahoney Weighs In On RI’s Economic Recovery.
Read Polaris MEP’s Center Director Kathie Mahoney’s statements on Rhode Island’s economic recovery from the pandemic.
Made in America Manufacturing Communities Act 2022
Polaris MEP, THE resource for Rhode Island manufacturers, expressed support for the Made in America Manufacturing Communities Act.
“Six Word Stories” Will Massively Improve Your Employee Recruitment in 2022
NIST/America Works’ Matt Fieldman suggests that “six word stories” can improve manufacturing companies’ employee recruitment. Read how.
Providence Business News: Polaris MEP to host manufacturer coaching session for certification
Polaris MEP will host an interactive, virtual course designed for leaders to teach them how to coach in various situations.
Providence Business News: 401 Tech Bridge, Polaris MEP to launch new prototype to production program
Polaris MEP and 401 Tech Bridge are launching a new prototype to production program for Rhode Island manufacturers.
Boston Globe: Shortages are more than a simple supply chain problem
A technology and innovation gap could be contributing to Rhode Island manufacturer’s COVID-19 supply chain woes.
5 Quick Tips to Controlling Inventory in 2022
Rhode Island manufacturing Project Manager Annie Unger offers 5 Quick Tips to Controlling Inventory in 2022 in this video/blog post.
5 Tips for Controlling Inventory
VIDEO: Workforce Project Manager Annie Unger shares 5 tips for controlling inventory that yield proven results for smaller manufacturers.