Lean Manufacturing
Rhode Island Manufacturers Discuss Industry Challenges and Opportunities With Senator Reed
Polaris MEP recently hosted a manufacturing roundtable with U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, bringing Rhode Island manufacturers together to…
Building a Safety Culture That Lasts
A safer workplace is one that begins with leadership commitment and extends to employee engagement, workplace culture, internal…
RI’s Future in the Making: Connects Students with Manufacturing Leaders and Future Career Opportunities
Hundreds of Rhode Island students are getting a firsthand look at the future of manufacturing today as Polaris…
Why Workplace Safety is Good for Business
For Rhode Island manufacturers, a strong safety program can protect profitability, improve product quality, support employee retention and…
Strong Leaders Don’t Happen by Accident: How DDI Helps Build the Leaders Manufacturers Need
Strong Leaders Don’t Happen by Accident: How DDI Helps Build the Leaders Manufacturers Need
Rhode Island Manufacturers Face Hurdles Accessing Tariff Refunds
Rhode Island businesses are beginning to receive millions of dollars in tariff refunds, but some manufacturers are having…
Polaris Helps Bring the New England Manufacturing Community Together at NE Made Summit
The inaugural New England M.A.D.E. (Manufacturing Advancement, Development & Expansion) Summit brought manufacturers, business leaders, industry experts and…
Preparing for ISO 9001:2026: An Opportunity for Rhode Island Manufacturers
ISO 9001 is more than a certification. When integrated into daily operations, a Quality Management System (QMS) can…
ISO 9001:2026 FDIS: Why Quality Management is Becoming a Strategic Business Function
Quality Magazine's latest coverage of the ISO 9001:2026 revision digs into the substance behind the update, framing it…
Value Stream Mapping’s Next Chapter: From Static Maps to Digital Twins
In a recent TechStrong TV conversation, Value Stream Mapping pioneer Jack Maher argues that manufacturing's classic Lean toolkit—value…