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NEW GUIDE: MEP National Network Workforce Programs, Services and Trainings

Posted on September 25, 2023 (September 25, 2023)

September 8, 2023 By: Katie Rapp It’s no longer news that many manufacturers find it difficult to attract and retain enough skilled employees. The nationwide manufacturing talent shortage and skills gap pose complex challenges that threaten individual companies’ bottom lines. In a larger context, these issues weaken U.S. supply chains and ultimately national security. MEP Centers around […]

Understanding Marketing Signaling

Posted on September 22, 2023 (September 27, 2023)

By: Patrick Strother • CEO & CMO, Strother Communications Group So, what does evolutionary biology have to do with marketing? Turns out, quite a bit. What is marketing signaling? In its simplest form, marketing signaling is any communication that provides information beyond the mere form of a message. Think about the lasting impression you get […]

A Top Manufacturing Challenge: Pending Retirements & New Employees

Posted on September 1, 2023 (September 1, 2023)

Standardized Work is a solution that will help your company ensure all processes are documented, repeatable and consistently followed. Benefits of Standardized Work include: WMEP Manufacturing Solutions can help make Standardized Work happen in your organization. Contact us today. […]

Video: Heroes of American Manufacturing – Hope & Main, Making Dreams Reality

Posted on August 21, 2023 (August 21, 2023)

Hope & Main, a Rhode Island culinary business incubator, helps make dreams reality for people who want to start or own a food or beverage business. One of the top 10 food incubators in the country, Hope & Main has launched nearly 300 businesses since 2014, making it possible for these firms to have a […]

Revised ISO 9001 Quality Standard on the Horizon

Posted on August 4, 2023 (August 4, 2023)

After eight years of living under the quality requirements of ISO 9001:2015, ISO has finally obtained approval to revise the ISO 9001 quality standard. The approval process was quite contentious, with five previous ballots to revise the 2015 version not approved. ISO was forced to circulate the final, formal results 24 hours after a leak […]

How Inventory Accuracy Directly Impacts Profit

Posted on August 4, 2023 (August 4, 2023)

Authored By: Bridget Lazlo, CEO, Guardian Business Solutions For every dollar of error in your inventory, there is a dollar of direct impact on your profitability. It’s hard to believe, but it’s true. To better understand, calculate profit by taking your total sales less the cost to produce, manage, and sell your product. When you […]

9 Big Benefits of Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) for Manufacturers

Posted on August 1, 2023 (September 11, 2024)

By: Chris Baichoo, WMEP Manufacturing Solutions – Executive Director/CEO Are you a small business owner looking to enhance your factory’s operational efficiency and drive continuous improvement? Look no further! Implementing Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) in your factory can be a game-changer for your business. MDI is a systematic approach that empowers your workforce to […]

WMEP Manufacturing Solutions is proud to announce two recent lead ISO auditor achievements

Posted on July 31, 2023 (July 31, 2023)

Barry Messer, Senior Consultant Congratulations to Barry, WMEP’s first consultant to obtain lead auditor designation for Energy Management Systems for ISO 50001! The ISO 50001 certification holds global recognition and signifies an organization’s dedication to continuous improvement in energy management. This commitment allows businesses to distinguish themselves within their industry and establish a robust reputation […]

Jason Schultz is WMEP’s newest business development leader

Posted on July 17, 2023

WMEP is pleased to announce that Jason Schultz has joined our team as one of the business development leaders for the greater Milwaukee metro area, specifically focused north of highway 60 up to Manitowoc County and west to Fond du lac. In this role, Jason will prospect new clients, follow up on leads and set […]

Do You Have a Plan for Becoming Part of the EV Supply Chain?

Posted on July 5, 2023

June 20, 2023By: David Boulay The growth of electric vehicles (EVs) poses various degrees of risk to auto suppliers that make parts for internal combustion engines (ICE). While no one can say for sure what these domestic supply chains will eventually look like, big changes are coming. The slow transition to EVs will eventually expand […]

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