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Business Operating Systems for Manufacturers
Discover the WHY & HOW TO of a business operating system for small and medium sized Rhode Island manufacturers.
PBN 2021 Manufacturing Awards
Polaris MEP Center Director Kathie Mahoney discusses the potential of government contracting for manufacturing sales with RI PTAC’s Melody Weeks.
Value Stream Mapping Helps Lost Art Cultured Foods “Find” Time and Increase Product Quality
Case Study: Learn how a Rhode Island food manufacturer reduced expenses and improved quality through Value Stream Mapping.
Providence Business News: Five Questions with Emily Reade
Emily Reade, president of Reade Advanced Materials discusses the International Organization of Standardization’s 9001-2015 certification
After a March (and More) of Madness, What’s Next for Manufacturers?
What comes after the pandemic has subsided? Small and medium sized manufacturing businesses share thoughts with MEP National Network.
Government Contracting Webinar
Polaris MEP Center Director Kathie Mahoney discusses the potential of government contracting for manufacturing sales with RI PTAC’s Melody Weeks.
ISO 9001:2015 Overview
Six Sigma Quality expert Chris Cinieri explains ISO 9001-2015, benefits to Rhode Island manufacturers, and what it takes to get certified.
Lean Manufacturing Tip Video – Restoring Balance in Manufacturing Processes
In Polaris MEP’s new lean tip video & blog post, learn about how manufacturing balance charts distribute work more efficiently.
Packaging Kaizen & Kata Lead to 70% Increase in Output
Through lean manufacturing “kaizen” and “kata,” Polaris MEP helped Rhode Island food manufacturer Chi Kitchen increase output by 70% and add 5 jobs.
Restoring Balance in Manufacturing
VIDEO: Lean Tip of the Week | How a balance chart can ensure work is distributed more efficiently, improving both productivity and morale for a Rhode Island manufacturer.
February 2-Q Poll – Rhode Island Manufacturers On Government Contracting
Results of last month’s Polaris MEP poll checking the pulse of the RI manufacturing community. February 2021 topic: Government contracting.
PBS News Hour: As Nationwide Unemployment Grows, Rhode Island Steps In to Help Residents Find Work
PBS News Hour looks at “Machine & Marine program” part of the RI Department of Labor & Training “Back to Work RI” initiative.
Providence Business News: Most manufacturers plan to increase workforce counts
Polaris MEP has launched a “2-Q Poll” survey series to solicit feedback from the manufacturing industry in Rhode Island.
Manufacturing Cybersecurity Roadmap for Reducing Risk
On-demand webinar featuring Vertikal6 & Polaris MEP experts outlines a manufacturing cybersecurity roadmap to protect data AND contracts.
Going to War on Waste
VIDEO: Lean Tip of the Week | The importance of waste elimination in lean manufacturing. By minimizing auxiliary work, you can maximize the *actual work* that customers will pay for.
Lean Manufacturing Tip Video – The Components of War … er Work?
Learn about the 8 Wastes of lean manufacturing and watch a video that explains how you can maximize the *actual work* that customers will pay for.
January 2-Q Poll – Workforce Changes Anticipated by Rhode Island Manufacturers
Results of last month’s Polaris MEP poll designed to check the pulse of the Rhode Island manufacturing community. January 2021 topic: Workforce / staffing.
Raimondo, Duckworth Discuss MEP National Network During Senate Commerce Committee Hearing
Manufacturing and the MEP National Network were topics discussed during a Senate panel considering the presidential nomination of Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo as Secretary of Commerce.