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Solutions for 3 Potential Pitfalls Regarding Automating Manufacturing Processes

Posted on February 13, 2024 (June 3, 2024)

Authors: Stephen Smiley, Colin Wilson Automation has transformed the landscape of manufacturing, promising increased efficiency, precision, and reduced costs. However, beneath the surface of these advantages lie potential pitfalls that can derail automation projects. We’ll explore three reasons why an automation initiative in manufacturing may face challenges and how companies can navigate these pitfalls. 1. […]

Increasing C-Suite Financial Literacy for Manufacturing Success

Posted on January 4, 2024 (January 4, 2024)

January 3, 2024 By: Gene Russell Without a basic grasp of financial concepts at the C-suite (executive) level, small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) may be limited in their ability to compete in an increasingly crowded marketplace. This is why financial literacy is near and dear to my heart. As a former manufacturer myself, I understand how […]

AI in the Supply Chain

Posted on January 2, 2024 (January 2, 2024)

Oct. 27, 2023 Using AI to Improve Your Sales & Operation Planning Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a technology that can be intimidating for small and mid-sized manufacturers. Many assume it is out of reach in terms of costs, implementation and required knowledge. But AI doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. There are many AI […]

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Illuminating Possibilities to Achieve ISO Certification

Posted on November 30, 2023 (November 30, 2023)

November 7, 2023 Enova Illumination, a client of Enterprise Minnesota (Minnesota MEP), is a leading provider of LED surgical headlights, magnification systems, and other visualization solutions for healthcare professionals. The company was founded in 2006 to address the limitations of traditional fiber-optic surgical headlights. Enova employs 50 people and operates from a single location in Minneapolis, Minnesota. […]

Measuring and Improving Sustainability Impacts for You and Your Suppliers

Posted on November 13, 2023 (November 13, 2023)

UWEBC Strategic Briefing by Jessy Servi Ortiz Jessy Servi Ortiz addressed the Supply Chain audience for her strategic briefing on Measuring and Improving Sustainability Impacts for You and Your Suppliers at the UWEBC Annual Conference. […]

Infographic – Integrating Cybersecurity With Industry 4.0: What It Means for Manufacturing

Posted on October 30, 2023 (December 10, 2023)

Did you know that manufacturing is now the most targeted industry for cyber attacks? The average cost of a data breach for a small business is $105,000. Can your firm absorb that cost? Can you risk the down time and the damage that a data breach would cause your business? Industry 4.0: Managing cybersecurity where […]

10 Ways TWI Supports Employee Engagement and Retention

Posted on October 26, 2023

October 18, 2023By: Phil Chadderdon Workforce challenges these days are never-ending, not just for manufacturers but across the business spectrum. You have to be on top of your game to be successful building a talent pipeline, recruiting and hiring, onboarding and training, creating an engaging workplace culture, and promoting career development. Leadership skills in manufacturing […]

Create and Implement a Standardized Work Program

Posted on October 6, 2023 (October 6, 2023)

Combat the existing and pending skills gap In manufacturing, on-the-job training (OJT) is recognized as one of the best ways to share knowledge about processes and procedures. As more and more retirees leave the workforce and take their expertise with them, the industry has reached a critical moment. In many facilities, OJT is only […]

How to Protect Your Business from Cyber Attacks

Posted on October 6, 2023 (February 2, 2024)

October 22, 2019 By: Traci Spencer This article originally appeared on IndustryWeek. Guest blog post by Traci Spencer, Grant Program Manager for TechSolve, Inc., the southwest regional partner of the Ohio MEP, part of the MEP National NetworkTM. This article is the second installment in a five-part series outlining best practices when it comes to “Cybersecurity for Manufacturers.” These recommendations […]

Third Annual Comprehensive Study Details Current State of Wisconsin Manufacturing

Posted on October 6, 2023 (October 6, 2023)

For more information, contact: Buckley Brinkman at (608) 334-6077 or [email protected] MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing & Productivity (WCMP) releases its third annual Wisconsin Manufacturing Report (WMR) on Tuesday. The report shows manufacturers are more optimistic about the economy and their businesses despite ongoing concerns about worker shortages and inflationary pressures. The […]

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