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New AI Model Shows How to Evacuate for Fires One Safe Step at a Time

by Elizabeth Furilla | Jun 22, 2026

"Are your evacuation drills a herd of people all headed to the front door because that's closest to the muster point, or do they reflect the chaos that will accompany a real event?" - Ken Hayes, Polaris MEP Project Manager The National Safety Month spotlight on...

Why Modern Supply Chains Can’t Rely on Efficiency Alone

by Elizabeth Furilla | Jun 11, 2026

Materials Handling & Logistics’ article “Resilient by Design: Why Modern Supply Chains Can’t Rely on Efficiency Alone,” by George Ninikas, argues that cost-optimized networks on paper often break down when real-world conditions change. Ninikas, senior vice...

Collaboration in Action: Highlights from North Kingstown’s Manufacturers’ Forum

by Elizabeth Furilla | May 21, 2026

Collaboration in Action: Highlights from North Kingstown's Manufacturers' Forum Manufacturers from across North Kingstown gathered on May 13, 2026, for a dynamic and solutions-focused conversation at the North Kingstown’s Manufacturers’ Forum, hosted by Polaris MEP in...

Rhode Island Manufacturers: Claim Tariff Refunds—But Stay Alert to Scams

by Elizabeth Furilla | May 11, 2026

Rhode Island Manufacturers: Claim Tariff Refunds—But Stay Alert to Scams Rhode Island’s manufacturing community—made up largely of small and mid-sized businesses—is no stranger to navigating rising costs and global trade challenges. Now, there’s a potential...

Let Polaris MEP Help You with Registered Apprenticeships

by Elizabeth Furilla | May 7, 2026

Let Polaris MEP Help You with Registered Apprenticeships In recognition of last week's National Apprenticeship Week, Polaris MEP is excited to spotlight new opportunities for manufacturers to strengthen their workforce through Registered Apprenticeships. With...

The Importance of Apprenticeships

by Elizabeth Furilla | May 5, 2026

The Importance of Apprenticeships In today’s rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape, one challenge continues to rise above the rest: the growing skills gap. As experienced workers retire and technology reshapes production floors, manufacturers are searching for...