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. […]
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, […]
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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 […]
January 5, 2023By: Sarah Burlingame There is more to lean manufacturing than improving a few processes. Sustainable lean success requires a companywide culture of continuous daily improvement. Companies that develop their people to think scientifically, using facts and data to drive their decisions, are often the ones that most successfully achieve their goals. Practicing Toyota Kata, […]
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For Immediate ReleaseDATE – 1/5/2023For more information, contact: John Stampen at (608) 698-5282 or [email protected] WMEP Manufacturing Solutions (WMEP) today announced it has selected Chris Baichoo as its new CEO and executive director. Baichoo assumed the position on January 3, 2023 and brings more than two decades of manufacturing and marketing experience to the job. […]
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When WMEP adds staff to our Operational Excellence team, our top criteria include strong manufacturing experience, a commitment to and proven history of continuous improvement and exceptional people skills. The newest member of our team, Jay Schmidt, brings a wealth of each. Here’s why we know he’ll be a great resource for Wisconsin manufacturers. He […]
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By: Kathie Mahoney I have been thinking a lot about the risks we take everyday. Some we do not even process as a risk. Risk is seen differently from person to person. Some people are comfortable jumping out of a plane. I have an extreme fear of heights. Walking up open stairs sends me into […]
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By: Megean Blum and Nico Thomas 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 have not seen since approximately 2008. Why this popped into my head is unknown but ha! POP! […]
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Meet Craig Fey, WMEP’s new Business Development Specialist 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 yet discovered the benefits WMEP can bring to their organization. That’s why we’ve created a new position: Business Development […]
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Effective immediately the WEDC working with the Wisconsin MEP Network, including: WMEP Manufacturing Solutions & UW-Stout Manufacturing Outreach Center, is offering the Wisconsin Automation Implementation Grant to help lower the risk of automation technology implementations by providing expertise and offsetting some of the costs. The two-step process enables manufacturers to select the most appropriate technology, plan […]