The impact to our business was tangible. We were able to achieve work/life balance because we understood production times and could accurately schedule projects. We also learned how to scope and price projects so that they were profitable.
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Manufacturing Matters Oregon – Season 3 of the Podcast
OMEP is pleased to announce the third season of our new collaborative podcast, Manufacturing Matters Oregon. We've been hard at work making exciting changes to the podcast, and are pleased to...
Manufacturing Skills Standards Survey
The Oregon Department of Education is seeking input on the skills desired of entry-level job candidates in the Manufacturing sector. Your feedback will be used to update the standards that career...
How Manufacturers Can Create a Self-Motivating Environment to Engage & Retain Talent
Most manufacturers are familiar with the widening ‘skills gap.’ This is a multifaceted issue that includes Baby Boomer and Gen X generations retiring, lack of focused professional development and...
Update your Hiring Practices To Stay Competitive
Many studies have cited the skills shortage as a reason manufacturers can’t find or keep workers. While there is no denying that the traded sectors are having difficulty attracting and finding...
PCC OMIC Training Center – Mechatronics Program
PCC OMIC Training Center is developing a Mechatronics program to be delivered in the Fall. This training will be a non-credit program aimed at upskilling your technician workforce. As they are...
Manufacturing Matters Oregon – Season 2 of the Podcast
OMEP is pleased to announce the second season of our new collaborative podcast, Manufacturing Matters Oregon. Hosted by our very own Linda Wechsler, this podcast is dedicated to telling the stories...
How Relay Resources Can Help Solve 4 Common Manufacturing Challenges
Manufacturing companies in the Pacific Northwest are diverse, ranging from food production to microchips and everything in between, but one thing all manufacturers have in common is a desire to...
All New MFG Day!
https://youtu.be/FRAxGk_gwRM A portion of this article was originally created by NIST MEP and is featured on the Manufacturing Innovation Blog Manufacturing Day is Back Given the limitations with...
The Number One Killer of Lean Improvements for Manufacturers
During my time as a consultant at OMEP, I partnered with many successful manufacturers over the years. While their products and industry sectors varied, the determination shown by each business...