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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…

Growth & Strategy

“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 Manufacturing

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 Manufacturing

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…

Growth & Strategy

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.

Lean Manufacturing

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…

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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 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…

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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.

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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…

Lean Manufacturing

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…

Lean Manufacturing

Introduction to Value Stream Mapping

Why is Value Stream Mapping a proven and beloved tool to identify and remove / reduce “waste” in…