Lean Manufacturing
TAG! Sign Manufacturer Finds Kaizen is “It” for Transformation And Growth
RI Manufacturer National Marker Company creates sales and reduces costs with the help of Kaizen training from Polaris…
Downeast Coffee Roasters Brews >$1.5 Million in Savings Through Lean Process Improvements
Polaris MEP helps RI's Downeast Coffee Roasters brew efficiency - & more than $1.5Million in savings - through…
Value Stream Mapping Helps Lost Art Cultured Foods “Find” Time and Increase Product Quality
Case Study: Learn how a Rhode Island food manufacturer reduced expenses and improved quality through Value Stream Mapping.
Lean Manufacturing Tip Video – Restoring Balance in Manufacturing Processes
In Polaris MEP’s new lean tip video & blog post, learn about how manufacturing balance charts distribute work…
Packaging Kaizen & Kata Lead to 70% Increase in Output
Through lean manufacturing "kaizen" and "kata," Polaris MEP helped Rhode Island food manufacturer Chi Kitchen increase output by…
Lean Manufacturing Tip Video – The Components of War … er Work?
Learn about the 8 Wastes of lean manufacturing and watch a video that explains how you can maximize…
New & New to You Hiring, Training Resources for RI Manufacturers
The state of Rhode Island offers manufacturers many resources for recruiting and training workers – but where should…
Ask Me Anything with Kathie Mahoney, Polaris MEP Center Director
New Polaris MEP Center Director Kathie Mahoney answers burning questions about grant-funded training, collaboration with other Manufacturing Extension…
Continuous Operational Improvements for the Food & Beverage Industry
Polaris MEP Project Manager Nathan Bonds chats with a trio of successful food and beverage manufacturers in a…