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Strong Leaders Don’t Happen by Accident: How DDI Helps Build the Leaders Manufacturers Need
Polaris is expanding access to Development Dimensions International (DDI) leadership development through flexible online learning and instructor-led, in-person training. The goal is simple: give RI manufacturers a practical, flexible way to develop stronger leaders at...
Rhode Island Manufacturers Face Hurdles Accessing Tariff Refunds
Rhode Island businesses are beginning to receive millions of dollars in tariff refunds, but some manufacturers are having trouble accessing the federal system needed to claim the money. About $25 million in refunds has already gone to roughly 30 importers in Rhode...
Polaris Helps Bring the New England Manufacturing Community Together at NE Made Summit
The inaugural New England M.A.D.E. (Manufacturing Advancement, Development & Expansion) Summit brought manufacturers, business leaders, industry experts and manufacturing support organizations together Tuesday, September 15, at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, Rhode...
Preparing for ISO 9001:2026: An Opportunity for Rhode Island Manufacturers
ISO 9001 is more than a certification. When integrated into daily operations, a Quality Management System (QMS) can help manufacturers reduce rework, improve efficiency, strengthen customer confidence and support long-term growth. With the release of ISO 9001:2026...
ISO 9001:2026 FDIS: Why Quality Management is Becoming a Strategic Business Function
Quality Magazine's latest coverage of the ISO 9001:2026 revision digs into the substance behind the update, framing it as more than a routine documentation refresh. A central focus is climate change: Clause 4 now explicitly requires organizations to determine...
Value Stream Mapping’s Next Chapter: From Static Maps to Digital Twins
In a recent TechStrong TV conversation, Value Stream Mapping pioneer Jack Maher argues that manufacturing's classic Lean toolkit—value stream mapping, Kanban, and process analysis dating back to the 1950s—is entering a new phase. Maher discusses how detailed value...
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