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NASA and The MEP National Network Collaborate to Advance Manufacturing
This is a guest blog post created by Kim, a Partnership Coordinator with NIST MEP's Regional and State Partnership Division. The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST MEP) is, as you might expect from the name,...
8 Years of Manufacturing and Marketing Lessons
Goodbyes tend to be bittersweet for me and this is certainly no exception. I recently announced that I was leaving OMEP to pursue the next chapter in my career. Your response and support have meant the world to me and my colleagues at OMEP. From day one Oregon...
Reshoring and the Pandemic: Bringing Manufacturing Back to America
Reshoring manufacturing back to the United States has been top of mind for many manufacturers, especially in light of the supply chain issues brought on by the pandemic. Proximity to customers and markets, eco-system synergies and the impact on the domestic economy...
Curiosity and Trust: A Manufacturing Leadership Guide
practical tips for manufacturing leaders who want to grow their team, improve communications and workflow, or better respond to change
Secrets for Successful ERP Implementation
We hear from clients across the state who are looking for ERP upgrades. Whether you're looking to upgrade an old system, or implement a system for the first time, it is a challenging process. However, with adequate time invested up front, things can go much more...
Why You (& Your Company) need PCQI Training
According to the Food & Drug Administration, every food processing facility is required to have a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) on staff to manage their food safety preventive controls program. Although not required, advanced training is...
What I Wish I’d Known About ISO QMS Before I Started…
A Quality Management System provides the structure for your organization to set up the necessary processes to achieve product or service realization. It will help you prioritize process controls to ensure consistent and reproducible results. The seven principles at...
The Invisible Problem Hurting Your Manufacturing Company, and How to Stop ItÂ
Underutilized people are the invisible problem hurting most manufacturing businesses. Learn lean manufacturing principles to discover how to build a people-centric business.
Total System Thinking: Learn To Truly See Your Business
As a small or mid-sized manufacturer, there are many factors that can affect your company’s profitability, both inside and outside of your control. How do you make decisions for your manufacturing company when you don’t know what will change, or which parts of your...
Developing Career Paths for Your Employees
Many employers focus on salary and benefit packages as a way to attract new hires and retain existing employees. These are table-stakes in today's economy. Smart manufacturing companies know they need to offer benefits beyond salaries and healthcare. But what? Career...