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WMEP Manufacturing Solutions announces Chris Baichoo as new Executive Director/CEO

Posted on January 5, 2023 (April 12, 2023)

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. […]

Jay Schmidt brings decades of experience to the Operational Excellence team

Posted on November 28, 2022 (April 12, 2023)

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 […]

What level of risk are you comfortable with?

Posted on October 31, 2022 (April 12, 2023)

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 […]

Manufacturers Identify Top Challenges They Expect to Face

Posted on October 31, 2022 (April 12, 2023)

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! […]

A new face—and a new role—on WMEP’s business development team

Posted on September 26, 2022 (April 12, 2023)

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 […]

How Smaller Manufacturers Can Develop Risk Management Strategies for Their Supply Chains

Posted on September 1, 2022 (April 12, 2023)

By: Katie Rapp 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 repercussions of an unprecedented crisis like COVID highlight the fragility of our supply-chain model.” The U.S. […]

Intro to the AS9100 Standard

Posted on August 11, 2022 (April 12, 2023)

If you’re a small or medium-sized manufacturer (SMM) working in the aviation, aerospace, or defense industry — or if you’re planning on breaking into this sector — it can be difficult to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory standards that govern this niche. This is especially true for the AS9100 Standard, a particularly stringent […]

Introducing Christa Kananen

Posted on August 10, 2022 (April 12, 2023)

Have you ever noticed that people who are really good at their job, tend to bring not one but many skillsets to it? Case in point: Christa Kananen, Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council’s (WSBC) new program manager and sustainability consultant. A quick glance at Kananen’s impressive resume highlights her strong manufacturing capabilities at Green Bay Packaging. […]

Improving Employee Retention In Manufacturing

Posted on July 5, 2022 (February 17, 2024)

Competing for talent in a tight labor market is challenging enough, but once Wisconsin manufacturers have success in attracting employees, it becomes increasingly important to then focus on retention strategies. There are several factors that companies have control over as it relates to retaining employees, starting with the onboarding process for new hires. “This ultimately […]

Featured WMEP Manufacturing Solutions Staff Member: Stephen Smiley

Posted on June 29, 2022 (April 12, 2023)

Stephen Smiley spent a major portion of his career working for a large, multinational corporation revered for its operational excellence before shifting into leadership roles at smaller manufacturers. Smiley has taken that varied knowledge and experience and transferred it to his role as a senior consultant at WMEP Manufacturing Solutions where he works to make […]

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