REAL RESULTS.
LESS WASTE.
DRIVE RESULTS.
Let’s Solve Your Toughest Manufacturing Challenges
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
Badger Meter Builds a Company Culture of Problem-Solving Through Lean Six Sigma
Read more: Badger Meter Builds a Company Culture of Problem-Solving Through Lean Six SigmaCompany Profile Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Badger Meter is a global provider of water technology solutions with more than 120 years of experience. The company helps water utilities, municipalities, and commercial and industrial customers measure, monitor, and manage water resources through flow measurement, water quality, and smart water technologies. Situation Badger Meter wanted to strengthen…
Testimonials
Once the plant layout changes were in place, everything just flowed and we saw the results immediately. We’re going to push sales even harder because now we know we can handle it.
Nate Collins
,Co-ownerSharkCrates
WMEP is Your Trusted Partner for Measurable Success
REAL RESULTS.
LESS WASTE.
DRIVE RESULTS.