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Preparing Operations for Significant Growth: Why “Just Add People” Won’t Work Anymore
The Smarter Way to Double Output without Doubling Headcount When a manufacturer sets a goal to double output in five years, it’s tempting to think about adding square footage or headcount. But George Nelson, WMEP Consultant, warns that this approach…
Are You Really Ready? What to Check Before Your Next Certification Audit
How to Ensure Your Certification and Audit Investments Deliver Returns Many manufacturers feel confident their systems are ready for certification—until audit day arrives. Whether preparing for an annual audit or seeking a new certification, it’s not uncommon for companies to…
Avoiding the Pitfalls of One-Off Automation Projects
Why Manufacturers Need an Automation Strategy and Roadmap, Not Just a Quick Fix For many manufacturers, automation starts with a single pain point—lifting heavy bags, assembling boxes, or fixing an ergonomic challenge. Those are valid reasons to automate, but as…
Pet Food Meets People Food: What “Human-Grade” Expectations Mean for Small and Mid-size Pet Food Manufacturers
Workers prepare pet treats in a food processing environment How to Evaluate Feasibility, Update your HACCP, and Meet Human Food Safety Requirements without Guesswork Pet food manufacturers are increasingly being required to meet human food safety standards—a shift that brings…
Fractional Leadership: Big Impact without the Full-Time Price Tag
Why More Manufacturers are Turning to Part-time and Project-based Executives to Solve Pressing Challenges For many small and mid-sized manufacturers, bringing in a senior leader in operations or finance can feel like a big leap—especially if you’re not sure the…
When Growth Stalls, Focus Wins
How a Vertical Market Strategy Can Help Manufacturers Drive Growth, Profitability, and Simpler Operations When manufacturers hit a plateau in revenue growth, the instinct is often to expand into new markets or product lines. But according to Chris Baichoo, WMEP’s…