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Lean Is A “Game-Changer,” Shortening Furniture Production Time From Days to Hours
“Since we started working with Nathan and Polaris MEP we are down to one-by-one flow, which we thought…
Lean Inventory Training Helps Glassworks Studio Reduce Mess and Stress, Increase Success
Rhode Island glassworks designer Tracy Glover Studio reduced mess and stress, and increased their success with lean inventory…
Lean Principles Help Ceramic Lighting Maker Hwang Bishop Design a Brighter Future
Lean principles training delivered by Rhode Island's nonprofit manufacturing consultancy help ceramic lighting maker Hwang Bishop succeed.
American Tool Company Enjoys Benefits of ISO + Lean with Help From Polaris MEP
Lincoln, RI machining company enjoys benefits of ISO certification coaching and LEAN manufacturing training from Rhode Island's MEP…
Rhode Island Pet Treat Company and Partners Featured as “Heroes of Manufacturing” in National Video
A NIST/MEPNN video celebrates RI's BUPPY PETS, Hope & Main, and Polaris MEP as “Heroes of American Manufacturing."
Lean Training Leads to Waves of Positive Change for Fitness Equipment Manufacturer
Facing increased global demand and an influx of new workers, WaterRower leaders turned to Polaris MEP for continuous…
Build a More Proactive Game Plan with a Lean Management Road Map
A lean management road map can help your Rhode Island manufacturing company become more proactive and resilient.
Info Session Video Series Introduces 4 Proven Lean Productivity Tools
Series of info session videos introduces 4 Manufacturing productivity tools: SMED, Value Stream Mapping, Process Flow and Spaghetti…
WHAT and WHY of Setup Reduction / Quick Changeover / SMED
Why does SMED aka quick changeover result in increased production flexibility and more satisfied customers? Find out in…
Introduction to Value Stream Mapping
Why is Value Stream Mapping a proven and beloved tool to identify and remove / reduce “waste” in…