In October of 2022, more than 300 Rhode Island schoolkids attended a student experience hosted by Polaris MEP which connected manufacturing employers with learners from around the state. "Before I came here today, I thought that manufacturing was basically just a...
In this info session, Polaris MEP manufacturing advisor Ted Kennedy explains how Spaghetti Diagrams, a Lean Manufacturing tool, can yield ROI for smaller companies. Extra steps are great for your Fitbit, not your production process … This tool helps teams see how...
Providence Business News editor James Bessette reports that Christian Cowan, formerly Polaris MEP Center Director, has been appointed URI Research Foundation Executive Director. Cowan had previously served as VP/COO of URI Research Foundation, of which Polaris MEP is...
Anthony Vecchione of the Providence Business News drafted this profile of how CCRI partners with Polaris MEP. The two organizations rere recognized with a 2022 PBN Manufacturing Award for Excellence in Collaboration in Manufacturing. ‘While scholars debate the merits...
The Providence Business News reported on a two-part event kicking off Manufacturing Month. The program was hosted by Polaris MEP and the Rhode Island Manufacturers Association. From the PBN coverage: "The manufacturers gathered in part to address one of the report’s...
Manufacturing beat reporter Jacquelyn Voghel poses five questions to Wendy Mackie, the new Interim Board Chair for Polaris MEP. Voghel notes "Wendy Mackie is no stranger to the Rhode Island manufacturing scene – she previously led the Rhode Island Marine Trades...
Textile Sustainability Forum presented by RITIN, URI & Polaris MEP The following are video recordings of presentations from a unique half-day forum held on September 19, 2022 at the University of Rhode Island. The purpose of this informative, action-oriented event...
October is Manufacturing Month in Rhode Island, and leaders from the sector will be joined by partners and legislators for a unique Manufacturing Day event, RI’s Future in the Making, on October 4. The future-focused program for the day has two sections, one for...
Join Project Manager Nathan Bonds to learn about the benefits of Lean Office. Many manufacturers are familiar with Lean Manufacturing: a production method aimed at reducing times within the production system as well as response times from suppliers and to customers....