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Polaris MEP Opens Applications for Round 1 of New Rhode Island Defense Supply Chain Program
Applications open for RI MADE, funding assessments & automation, robotics, cyber projects for defense supply chain manufacturing companies.
Employment Law Changes – What Smaller Rhode Island Manufacturers Should Know
Employment law changes relevant to smaller Rhode Island manufacturers - and what they should be thinking about to…
3 DOs and DONTs for Implementing Barcode Scanning for Inventory Management
Many Rhode Island manufacturers have turned to barcode scanning systems for inventory management. Improve accuracy and easy with…
Build a More Proactive Game Plan with a Lean Management Road Map
A lean management road map can help your Rhode Island manufacturing company become more proactive and resilient.
Our Top Advice for a More Successful 2023
Polaris MEP's manufacturing advisors, program managers and workforce pros share top advice to help RI companies enjoy a…
Providence Business News: Digital innovation webinar
Polaris MEP will host a free digital innovation webinar for manufacturers who are interested in expanding their digital…
Providence Business News: More than $87M from 2023 federal spending bill to support 78 Rhode Island projects
The 2023 federal spending bill includes more than $87.2M to support 78 RI projects, including manufacturing work-based training.
Info Session Video Series Introduces 4 Proven Lean Productivity Tools
Series of info session videos introduces 4 Manufacturing productivity tools: SMED, Value Stream Mapping, Process Flow and Spaghetti…
#MFGDay2022 – Manufacturing Day Student Experience
VIDEO: More than 300 Rhode Island schoolkids attended the 2022 Manufacturing Day career / student experience event hosted…
Providence Business First: URI Research Foundation names first full-time executive director
Mary Serrreze of Providence Business First reports that URI Research Foundation named a full-time executive director, Christian Cowan.