In this article, we explore how three principles - business continuity planning (BCP), lean leadership principles, and an engaged workforce - are essential for the success and sustainability of...
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Supply Chain 101: Develop a Strategy That Affects Every Corner of Your Business
Your supply chain is even more important today than it was during the pandemic. For the past three years, we’ve been in reactive mode, which was necessary to keep products moving. But now you have...
Unlocking Potential in Oregon Corrections Enterprises (OCE) Reentry Program
 Unlocking Potential in Oregon Corrections Enterprises (OCE) Reentry Program  Trained to be Ready Day One Finding workers who are willing to put in the effort...
How to Transform ERP Solutions into Right-Fit Software Solutions in Three Steps
An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is a robust software platform for managing day-to-day business activities such as accounting, procurement, project management, risk management, and...
Super Charge your Strategic Decision Making with These Two Reports
Small manufacturers often find themselves caught up in the daily grind of production, but it is important to step back and take a fresh look at two accounting reports: the Profit Loss Statement and...
Build a Strong Manufacturing Workforce: Six Things We Can Help You Do Today
Labor shortage? Workforce crisis? Call it what you will —manufacturers like you are struggling to find and retain workers. Since the beginning of the pandemic, older workers have left the workforce,...
Is the Business Innovation Workshop for you?
If you're an owner or president at a manufacturing company who wants to rise above the chaos of daily activities to stabilize and grow your business, come to this workshop. You will experience a...
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...
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...
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...