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By Melissa Burant, Supply Chain Project Manager, and Marc Schneider of CIRAS (Iowa MEP) Polaris MEP is the Rhode Island Center for the MEP National NetworkTM, whose mission it is to strengthen and empower small and medium-sized manufacturing companies in the United...
Better Product, Better Results No manufacturer sets out to have quality issues, but the reality is that, over time, quality and process controls can erode. And it often takes only a few mistakes to kick off a serious decline, wreaking havoc on your reputation and...
Optimize Your Workflow to Improve Your Bottom Line Rising costs have taken a toll on all businesses in the last decade. But the good news is, opportunities to reduce expenses can be found at each step of your manufacturing flow! Wasted movements, suboptimal layouts,...
The Best Product Is Only the Beginning Having a great product doesn’t guarantee sales. Waste, non-compliance, lack of R&D, dated marketing and sales techniques are just a few of the barriers to sales. Finding it challenging to scale? Instilling a lean culture can...
Compliance Can Help You Tap Into New Markets One way to approach the challenge of regulatory compliance is to implement Quality Management Systems (QMS), which can open the door to new customers and industries. Are customers demanding that you demonstrate the ability...
Standing Still Is Falling Behind Whether you’re manufacturing candles, cup cakes, or car parts, there will always be someone nipping at your heels. Are you up to date on your certifications? Have you invested in R&D? Are you hiring enough? Can you afford to hire...
Good People Are the Backbone of Manufacturing Success Rhode Island manufacturers often embrace lean manufacturing framework of continuous improvement for products and processes. Fundamental to the philosophy is "Respect for All," which includes continuous improvement...
Looking for ways to grow sales, reduce expenses, improve quality, or all of the above? Schedule an assessment with the Polaris MEP team today!
