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 […]
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 […]
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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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84% of Wisconsin manufacturers with over $5 million in revenue, and 61% of manufacturers overall report that automation is important to their companies future according to the recent Wisconsin Manufacturing Report (WMR). The WMR also reported that 48% of manufacturers expected to increase their investment in Automation, Systems, and Technology. This, up more than 10% […]
Most (86%) Wisconsin manufacturers remain confident about their own financial outlook, despite half (50%) believing that the state’s economy is slowing down or in a recession, according to the newly released 2022 Wisconsin Manufacturing Report™. The 2022 Wisconsin Manufacturing Report™ was developed from interviews with 400 Wisconsin manufacturers and five follow-up focus groups in July, […]
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