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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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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 […]
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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 […]
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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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