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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…
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…
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…
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.
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Aarin Clemons Links Recruiting, Brand & Culture on “Manufacturing Monday Motivation” Podcast
Polaris MEP's Workforce Coordinator Aarin Clemons speaks to the links between manufacturing recruiting, brand and culture.