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Kicking off Rhode Island Manufacturing Month and #MFGDay22

Check out pictures from Polaris MEP's 2022's Manufacturing Month kick-off event at Farm Fresh Rhode Island.

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WJAR TV: Rhode Island leaders, partners hold manufacturing industry session and career fair

WJAR TV reports: Rhode Island leaders, partners hold manufacturing industry session & career fair, MFGDay22 presented by Polaris…

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PBN: Workforce development key to manufacturing growth

Providence Business News reports on Polaris MEP's Manufacturing Month Kick-off event and State of RI Manufacturing report

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Providence Business News: Five Questions with Wendy Mackie

Providence Business News 5 Questions feature covers blue economy, workforce and more with Polaris MEP's interim Board Chair…

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Industry Leaders and Partners Kick Off Rhode Island Manufacturing Month With Future-Focused “Manufacturing Day” Event

Industry leaders and partners will kick off Rhode Island Manufacturing Month with a future-focused “Manufacturing Day” event on…

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Consortium Led by URI Research Foundation Designated<br>“Defense Manufacturing Community”

A consortium led by URI Research Foundation designated a “Defense Manufacturing Community;" will pursue $5M to strengthen maritime…

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What People Are Saying About RI MADE, the Designated “Defense Manufacturing Community”

RI MADE Defense Manufacturing Community will provide resources which advance Automation & Robotics, Cyber Resiliency, and Risk Mitigation.

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Workforce Development Leader Wendy Mackie Joins Polaris MEP As Interim Advisory Board Chair

Wendy Mackie, a highly-regarded leader in Rhode Island workforce development, is joining the Advisory Board of Polaris MEP,…

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How to Adapt Lean Manufacturing For a Lean Office, Part 2

Part two in a series of posts on translating Lean Manufacturing Principles for sales/marketing, finance & admin functions,…

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How to Translate Lean Manufacturing Principles Into Your Office Functions, Part 1

Just as the production floor benefits from Lean Manufacturing Principles, you can do the same for your administrative…

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Using the 4 M’s to Start Standardizing

In this Lean Manufacturing Tip video, learn how standardizing can help your Rhode Island company be more predictable…

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IndustryWeek Features Inventory Control Advice from Polaris MEP Project Manager Ted Kennedy

Leading trade publication IndustryWeek featured advice on manufacturing inventory control from Project Manager Ted Kennedy in a new…