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New AI Model Shows How to Evacuate for Fires One Safe Step at a Time

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed an artificial intelligence model, called Safe Step, that…

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Why Modern Supply Chains Can’t Rely on Efficiency Alone

The more optimized a supply chain became, the more competitive it would be. However, the past several years…

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Rhode Island Manufacturers: Claim Tariff Refunds—But Stay Alert to Scams

For Rhode Island manufacturers—many of whom rely on imported materials, components, or equipment—refunds could translate into thousands (or…

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The Warehouse Safety Audit: 5 Common Fire Risks You’re Probably Missing

Fire protection in warehouses is not just about sprinklers; it requires ongoing planning, training, and practice to maintain…

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Polaris MEP Releases 2025 State of Manufacturing Report for Rhode Island

The 2025 report combines multiple sources, including industry trend analysis, the Voice of Manufacturing Survey (VOMS), and insights…

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Safety Consulting

Our safety programs are designed for small-to-medium manufacturers in Rhode Island and focus on the most common types…

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How Can Companies Improve Sustainability Efforts?

In a feature for Material Handling & Logistics, Indrani de Silva of Sphera explains that although many companies…

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Measuring Harmful By-Products of Air Cleaners

This test will allow manufacturers to make improvements in their devices, enable consumers to make apples-to-apples comparisons, and…

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Mapping Your Supply Chains Helps Prioritize Risks and Actions

In this MEP blog post, learn more about how mapping out your supply chain helps prioritize risks and…

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MEP Facility Layout Services Help MOO, Inc. Enjoy Cost Savings and Greater Efficiency

Case study: Print industry leader MOO enjoyed cost savings, greater efficiency thanks to MEP facility layout services from…

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Lean Office Info Session

VIDEO: Many manufacturers are familiar with Lean Manufacturing, but they may not have considered how those Lean principles…

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Lean Tip – Using the 4 M’s to Start Standardizing!

VIDEO: Learn how 3D scanning can support Rhode Island manufacturers with supply chain issues, facility layout, reverse engineering,…