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Growth Markets are Critical to Your Success, Especially when the Economy Tanks

Posted on May 11, 2023 (May 6, 2024)

By Mark Coronna, Founder & CMO, The Practical CMO INTRODUCTION No one knows whether U.S. manufacturers will face a major recession, or a more moderate economic slowdown, in the next two years. The Federal Reserve cannot confidently project our economic performance over this period. ITR Economics, a private blue-chip company which makes its livelihood off […]

IPQ Market Measurement Advances Business Goals

Posted on May 10, 2023 (May 6, 2024)

Most of us have relied on real-time navigation apps at some point to reach our destination. It gives us confidence that we are on the right course, or in the case of a missed or wrong turn or an unexpected traffic obstacle, it offers a reroute instead of us having to guess what to do […]

Human leader vs. traditional boss: What’s the difference?

Posted on April 24, 2023 (February 2, 2024)

by Abe Turner | Manager, Brand Advancement This was originally published in the Insperity blog. Read the full blog here. Whether you’re a seasoned manager, recently promoted into a leadership role or you are responsible for an entire team of leaders, everyone should be asking the same question: How can I (or we) exercise more […]

An innovative approach to getting automation right

Posted on April 19, 2023 (June 3, 2024)

WMEP helps Go Fast Manufacturing meet growing demand How can a company with proven marketplace demand and ambitious plans for growth achieve its goals in a tight labor market? Go Fast, a Wisconsin-based manufacturer of industry-leading pallet and sawmill equipment, knew automation was key. To help ensure success, Go Fast partnered with WMEP, the Wisconsin […]

Automation, exporting hold the keys to continued growth

Posted on April 4, 2023 (May 6, 2024)

Support is available for manufacturers seeking to make smart use of automation and engage in strategic export expansion. By Katy Sinnott, WEDC Vice President of Global Trade and Investment As technology continues to transform manufacturing, the industry seems to be changing at an ever-increasing pace. Manufacturers must stay connected to innovation or risk getting left […]

Go Fast Manufacturing First Company Selected for WEDC Automation Implementation Grant

Posted on March 21, 2023 (June 3, 2024)

WMEP’s AutomationAdvisor™ assessment a critical step in the process Imagine this scenario. You run a thriving, well-respected equipment manufacturing company. Sales are up, you’ve grown your production space and added new employees. You have ambitious growth goals and some good ideas of what it will take to meet them, including an increased reliance on in-house […]

Amy Tesch is newest member of WMEP’s business development team

Posted on February 20, 2023 (April 12, 2023)

By: Vicky Franchino Last fall, WMEP added a new position to our team: Business Development Specialist. We created this role to help Wisconsin manufacturers more effectively access all WMEP has to offer, and it’s proven so valuable we’ve already added a second Business Development Specialist, Amy Tesch. Tesch is an advocate and first point […]

Revolutionizing American Manufacturing

Posted on February 10, 2023 (April 12, 2023)

February 2, 2023By: Katie Rapp A major focus of the current administration is revitalizing American manufacturing, and new technologies are changing the way things are made. Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Director Pravina Raghavan recently appeared on Government Matters TV, where she discussed how MEP National NetworkTM experts around the country are working with small manufacturers to revolutionize U.S. manufacturing. […]

How to Perform a Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action

Posted on February 9, 2023 (April 12, 2023)

February 7, 2023 | Quality It’s not uncommon for manufacturers to run into issues with quality or other types of non-conformances. What they do next determines how effectively they can overcome that challenge and enhance their profitably when making their products. With the workload of running day-to-day operations and the pressure of hitting sales targets, […]

New WMEP CEO/Executive Director Chris Baichoo committed to “pay it forward” for Wisconsin manufacturers

Posted on January 24, 2023 (April 12, 2023)

Read through Chris Baichoo’s profile, and you’ll find the impressive credentials and skillset you’d expect to see from someone who’s just been selected as WEMP’s CEO/executive director. For instance, he’s opened global markets for manufacturers in the US, Canada and Asia. He has a reputation for problem solving in manufacturing—and even holds a patent for […]

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