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Manufacturing Is Hard. You Don’t Have to Do It Alone.
WMEP is a nonprofit organization with a simple mission: to help Wisconsin manufacturers succeed. We partner with small and mid-size manufacturers to implement lasting improvements and drive sustainable business growth. Our advisors bring real-world industry experience and deliver practical solutions across three key focus areas—Growth, Operations, and People.
Our Impact in Wisconsin
WMEP averages nearly a 20:1 Return on Investment (ROI) for manufacturers
4,000+
Manufacturers Served
28,412
Jobs Created + Retained
$7.8b
Economic Impact
Facing These Challenges? We Can Help.
Growth
Unclear business strategy
Missing financial targets
Struggling to enter new markets
Margins and profits are unstable
Reliance on one or few customers
Operations
Where do we start with AI?
Rising costs eating into profits
Automation underperforming
Productivity or quality challenges
Audit or certification pressures
People
Leadership/Supervisor skills gaps
High turnover, low engagement
Culture hindering performance
Inconsistent accountability
Difficulty attracting or retaining talent
Manufacturing Case Studies
Lean Six Sigma Training Delivers Measurable Results at Western Building Products
Read more: Lean Six Sigma Training Delivers Measurable Results at Western Building ProductsCompany Profile Western Building Products, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) manufacturer and distributor of doors, molding, trim, stair parts, and windows. Founded in 1946, the company serves residential and commercial construction markets throughout the Midwest, combining manufacturing, distribution, and value-added services to help builders and contractors deliver high-quality projects. Situation When…
Testimonials
Beth did an excellent job facilitating a diverse group of employees through the Value Stream Map process as it pertains to the manufacturing of brass brush holders. These holders are what contain a brush in a motor or generator. Two key results from the VSM included: a 5-day reduction in our quote lead time; and a 15% increase in weekly capacity.
Joe Miller
,Vice President OperationsHelwig Carbon Products
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