Lean Manufacturing
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…
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…
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…
Integrated Operational Excellence
This integrated solution helps manufacturers achieve measurable and sustainable improvements in productivity, quality, and workforce effectiveness by addressing…
Nterprisers Develops New Marketplace with Polaris MEP Project Manager’s Help
Chris Cinieri, Polaris MEP Project Manager, helped Nterprisers develop their new Marketplace to help meet manufacturers's needs.
How Do Recycling Facilities Sort Different Kinds of Plastic?
When scientists need even more details about the composition of a plastic, they can use lab techniques that…
The Toll of Tariffs
Rhode Island's manufacturing sector remains a major contributor to the state's economy. And many of those companies are…
Lean Training Helps Dairy Make Transformational Cost-Saving “Moooooves”
Case Study: Lean Training from Polaris MEP leads Rhode Island dairy to a "huge win" with significant savings…
“We Knocked Our Production Time Nearly in Half” With Lean Training
Lean Training Case Study: How scenic automation manufacturer Creative Conners reduced production time through Polaris MEP and 5S.
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…