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Polaris MEP offers operations improvement consulting and training.
We help Rhode Island Manufacturers with their top line, bottom line and pipeline.
What do manufacturers need to survive & thrive? Shape the future of Rhode Island manufacturing!
FY 2024 IMPACT
(Reported by Clients to NIST between 2023-3 and 2024-2, when asked to quantify the impact of Polaris MEP’s assistance)
Cost Savings
Sales Increased/Retained
New Investments by Clients
RI Jobs Created/Retained
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Nathan Bonds has helped companies realize gains, including $1.5 million in savings.
“[Polaris MEP project managers] are fun, they’re energetic. They help us navigate challenges … with seeing it a different way, with not allowing preconceived ideas to hold us back. When we get to a point where we need to bring in an outside facilitator, Polaris MEP is always at the top of that list.” – Andrew Ellison, National Marker Company
Solutions to Intelligently
Grow Your Business
“Not only did the program that Polaris MEP offered made it possible, they also made it reachable. Big thank you’s to Chris Cinieri … Chris, you made it seem seamless. Can’t express our gratitude enough.” – Renay Curran, R&R Machine
Big Challenges, Real Results
“Working with Polaris MEP and Sidewalk Branding seemed seamless. SEO gets us in front of targets more effectively. Now, we are seeing benefits we would never have imagined.” Roger Hultquist, CEO & Co-Owner
estimated increase in annual sales
from 1300sqft to 2000sqft
to promote liquid feeder
access to additional sales reps
“Polaris MEP project managers have been very helpful in getting our company where it needs to be with respect to ISO certification. Their vast knowledge of our industry is a great asset and invaluable to a company like ours.”
Christopher Goodwin, Vice President & Sales Director
increase in revenue and retained sales
increase in staff
in cost savings
investment in IT
“Polaris MEP helped us get faster and more reliable than ever. In less than a year, we went from scaling down staff to hiring new employees to meet increased business.”
Steve Kennedy, Owner
increase in productivity per employee
production volume increase
Rehired staff previously laid-off, hiring add'l
Nearly instant return on project investment
Featured Video
What is SMED (aka Quick Changeover, aka Setup Reduction)? And how does this Lean Manufacturing tactic reduce the time it takes for setups which means
✔️ increased production flexibility,
✔️ smaller lot sizes,
✔️ less scrap,
✔️ shortened lead times and
✔️ happier customers?
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Manufacturers We’ve Helped
Polaris MEP engages with more than Rhode Island manufacturers each year.
