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What level of risk are you comfortable with?
By: Kathie Mahoney I have been thinking a lot about the risks we take everyday. Some we do not even process as a risk. Kathie Mahoney and Katy Westcott at SBA Awards 2022 Risk is seen differently from person to…
Manufacturers Identify Top Challenges They Expect to Face
By: Megean Blum and Nico Thomas Credit: iStock/Ong-ad Nuseewor When Nico asked me if I wanted to collaborate on this year’s challenges blog, my second thought after agreeing to the idea was a scene from the 2007 film “Music and Lyrics,” which I likely…
Wisconsin manufacturing economy resilient and expecting slower, more sustainable growth
Secretary Peter Barca, Wisconsin Department of Revenue Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) Secretary, Peter Barca, and John Koskinen, Chief Economist for the Wisconsin Department of Revenue spoke to WMEP Manufacturing Solutions team members about “The Economy and Its Impact on Wisconsin…
A new face—and a new role—on WMEP’s business development team
Meet Craig Fey, WMEP’s new Business Development Specialist Craig Fey, Business Development There are nearly 10,000 manufacturers in the State of Wisconsin. And although WMEP has partnered with nearly half of them, there are still companies out there who haven’t…
Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council Announces Finalists for 2022 Sustainable Business Awards
September 1, 2022 Milwaukee, Wisconsin – The Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council (WSBC) is proud to announce its 2022 Sustainable Business Award Finalists. The Sustainable Business Awards celebrate recipients for showing cutting-edge environmental, social, and governance leadership while rewarding them for…
How Smaller Manufacturers Can Develop Risk Management Strategies for Their Supply Chains
By: Katie Rapp Credit: iStock/thitivong The COVID-19 pandemic brought to light a stark reality about current supply chains. As Nissan Motor Co.’s Chief Operating Officer Ashwani Gupta points out, “The just-in-time model is designed for supply-chain efficiencies and economies of scale. The…