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Manufacturing Innovation Blog

Cybersecurity Risk Mitigation for Small Manufacturers

May 12, 2023

Dr. Michael Powell, John Hoyt, Aslam Sherule and Dr. Lynette Wilcox

Many small manufacturers have limited resources and lack the staff and tools to adequately address cybersecurity needs – leaving them particularly vulnerable to

Bayne Beecher: Everyone Can Have a Seat at the Manufacturing Table

May 9, 2023

This blog is part of a series to celebrate and share the stories of Black American manufacturing leaders. Bayne Beecher has more than 25 years of manufacturing

Multiracial workers in factory at machine control panel

Infographic: 8 Key Drivers of The Job Quality Toolkit

May 3, 2023

Katie Rapp

Many companies are struggling to find enough employees to keep their businesses going. Today, it takes much more than offering decent pay and benefits for

Group of student apprentices in a manufacturing facility

Recommendations From Germany

April 27, 2023

Matt Fieldman

This blog is part of a monthly series brought to you by the America Works initiative. As a part of the MEP National Network’s goal of supporting the growth of

Internet Technology Concepts for Training

Digitize Your Onboarding and Training With the Modern Learner in Mind

April 21, 2023

Tami Trout

It’s time for a digital workforce transformation. Modern manufacturers have to juggle evolving expectations for workplace flexibility, pay, career paths and

Susan Murray Carlock: Business Savvy Balanced by Personal Commitment

April 14, 2023

This blog is part of a series highlighting women who are making an impact on the manufacturing industry. Susan Murray Carlock is the Vice President of Business

Double exposure of businessman and growth of business with world map of transportation and logistics network

The Importance of Supply Chain Connectivity to Grow Your Business

April 6, 2023

Robert Mazzuca

Manufacturing has always had an element of matchmaking at its core. As a supplier, you want to be found quickly by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)

Cydney Severio: From Stitcher to CEO

March 30, 2023

This blog is part of a series for Women’s History Month to highlight women who are making an impact on the manufacturing industry. CEO Cydney Severio has done

What Indiana Can Teach the Nation About Workforce Development

March 28, 2023

Matt Fieldman and Blair Milo

This blog is part of a monthly series brought to you by the America Works initiative. As a part of the MEP National Network’s goal of supporting the growth of

Jessica Ingle: Continually Improving

March 22, 2023

This blog is part of a series for Women’s History Month to highlight women who are making an impact on the manufacturing industry. Jessica Ingle is like a lot

Sarah Dvorak: Manufacturing is for Anyone Who Wants to Solve Problems and Serve Customers

March 16, 2023

This blog is part of a series for Women’s History Month to highlight women who are making an impact on the manufacturing industry. Sarah Dvorak didn’t

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Manufacturing Innovation, the blog of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), is a resource for manufacturers, industry experts and the public on key U.S. manufacturing topics. There are articles for those looking to dive into new strategies emerging in manufacturing as well as useful information on tools and opportunities for manufacturers.

The views presented here are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or policies of NIST.

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