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Using the 4 M’s to Start Standardizing
If you’re looking for a fun movie night, you might look for an unpredictable movie, with plenty of variables and surprises. But in manufacturing, variables can cause more downtime, less quality, and other woes. Sometimes predictability is best! As project manager...
IndustryWeek Features Inventory Control Advice from Polaris MEP Project Manager Ted Kennedy
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...
Aarin Clemons Links Recruiting, Brand & Culture on “Manufacturing Monday Motivation” Podcast
Polaris MEP Workforce Coordinator Aarin Clemons was the featured guest on the "Manufacturing Monday Motivation" LinkedIn podcast, June 13, 2022. The series of live video interviews is hosted by B2Btail's Curt Anderson and Exit Your Way's Damon Pistulka. Curt described...
What is Supplier Sourcing in Supply Chain Management?
By Gregg Profozich, Director, Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC) As acquiring parts and resources becomes more challenging, supplier sourcing has grown in popularity, offering long-term, reliable solutions to...
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...
Celebrating Those on the “Fast Track” to Meaningful Manufacturing Careers
"That's my brother!" The shout from the back of the CCRI auditorium had the audience laughing as Fast Track to CNC Manufacturing honoree Alex Shaw crossed the stage. Family pride was the order of the day on May 13th. The ceremony celebrated those who recently...
What Level Of Risk Are You Comfortable With?
I have been thinking a lot about the risks we take everyday. Some we do not even process as a risk. ​​​​​Risk is seen differently from person to person. Some people are comfortable jumping out of a plane. I have an extreme fear of heights. Walking up open stairs sends...
Cranston Patch: RI Starting Manufacturing Jobs Program for Woman Inmates
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee announced in a news conference that the state is launching a program to help women inmates transition from prison and into good-paying, skilled jobs in manufacturing. The Cranston Patch reported that the RI Department of Corrections is...
New MEP National Network Infographic Explores Reshoring
The MEP National Network has published a new, data-filled reshoring infographic with insights related to past reliance on foreign sources and the potential for bringing more manufacturing back to the U.S. The publication notes the top industries reshoring back to...
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...
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