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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…

Lean Manufacturing

Process Flow Mapping Info Session

Want to remove waste in your flow of work from customer order to production to shipping? Watch this…

Growth & Strategy

Expand Through Exports – Meet the Local Resources for RI Manufacturers

Webinar introduces Rhode Island manufacturers to local resources to help them expand through exports: Chafee Center, US Commercial…

Results

Mahr Inc. Sees Measurable Results from Relationship with Polaris MEP

When Mahr Inc needed help finding quality candidates, upskilling existing team and leadership training, they turned to Rhode…

Blog

#MFGDay2022 – Manufacturing Day Student Experience

VIDEO: More than 300 Rhode Island schoolkids attended the 2022 Manufacturing Day career / student experience event hosted…

Lean Manufacturing

Spaghetti Diagrams Info Session

Extra steps are great for Fitbits, not manufacturing. Learn how spaghetti diagrams help make waste visible as parts…

Blog

Providence Business First: URI Research Foundation names first full-time executive director

Mary Serrreze of Providence Business First reports that URI Research Foundation named a full-time executive director, Christian Cowan.

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Providence Business News: Cowan appointed URI Research Foundation executive director

The Providence Business News reports that Christian Cowan has been appointed URI Research Foundation executive director.

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Providence Business News: CCRI Partners with Polaris MEP on Manufacturing Workforce Training

Providence Business News honors Polaris MEP and CCRI, partners in workforce training that advances the RI Manufacturing industry.

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