Polaris MEP Project Manager Ted Kennedy's advice on inventory control is helping manufacturers beyond Rhode Island, thanks to a by-lined article in IndustryWeek. On July 5th, IndustryWeek, the leading trade magazine for the sector, published Kennedy's thoughts on how...
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Polaris MEP Workforce Solutions Advice Featured in NIST Manufacturing Innovation Blog
The insights of two Polaris MEP team members were featured in a recent NIST Manufacturing Innovation Blog post about workforce solutions. Lindsey Brickle, Senior Workforce Manager, and Aarin Clemons, Workforce Coordinator, contributed a post that offered practical...
New crop of machinists launched by CCRI and Polaris MEP
The "Fast Track to CNC Manufacturing" program advanced its latest cohort of machinists-in-training at CCRI. Reporter Mary Serreze of Providence Business First was on-hand for the celebration and filed a news story on the program. 'Kathie Mahoney, executive director of...
Providence Business First: Polaris MEP seeks input as RI manufacturing economy rebounds
Mary Serreze of Providence Business First reports that "As Rhode Island's economy rebounds, the state’s manufacturing extension partnership [Polaris MEP] is looking for a few good business people to join its advisory board." Polaris MEP Center Director Kathie Mahoney...
Providence Business News: Manufacturers renew call for business on-site COVID-19 testing
Providence Business News' Jacquelyn Voghel reports on manufacturers' demand for continued/increased COVID-19 testing and Polaris MEP's support: "On Jan. 4, Polaris MEP and the manufacturers association emailed manufacturers to remind them of the testing program....
Packaging Kaizen & Kata Lead to 70% Increase in Output
Company Profile Chi Kitchen is a woman-owned family business in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, founded by Chef and Culinary Educator, Minnie Luong along with her husband, Tim Greenwald. Launched in 2015, the company creates flavorful, hand-crafted Asian foods using only the...
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Plans for Accelerating Growth and Market Development When it comes to growth, you need someone who’s scaled up a company before. Our experienced growth experts can help you identify your vision, value proposition, and target markets, and then create marketing and...
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Elevate Your Standards and Attract New Business Quality management systems (QMSs) provide a basic framework to ensure that your systems comply with standards or technical specifications. These standards can be imposed by customers, your industry, or may even be...
Facility Layout
An Intelligent Facility Layout is the Foundation of Operational Success Whether you’re adding new equipment to your shop floor, expanding your business lines, or simply want greater efficiency, our facility layout experts can help. Knowing your business as well as you...