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Manufacturers Identify Top Challenges They Expect to Face

October 14, 2022

When Nico asked me if I wanted to collaborate on this year’s challenges blog, my second thought after agreeing to the idea was a scene from the 2007 film “Music

Manufacturing Day Gives Manufacturers the Opportunity to Shine – And Develop Their Future Workforce

October 7, 2022

For years, U.S. manufacturers have struggled to find and keep good workers. The pandemic brought this to crisis level, and the difficult labor market has led

Five Trends That Will Impact the Food Industry For Many Years

September 23, 2022

The inability to gather good data has challenged many food manufacturers for decades. But not anymore. As sensor technology has improved, and technology

How to Leverage Robotics to Promote Your Manufacturing Day

September 16, 2022

Most in the manufacturing industry are familiar with Manufacturing Day. Held the first Friday in October, Manufacturing Day is when manufacturers open their

Yes! Employee Retention Is Possible!

September 14, 2022

Is your organization, like so many others today, struggling to recruit and retain a well-qualified and high-performing workforce? Are your workers excited to be

8 Reasons You’re Struggling with Your Workforce

August 25, 2022

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

Five Leadership Essentials for Lean Success

August 23, 2022

The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) defines people-centric leadership (PCL) as a leadership approach that seeks to create a culture in which

How Smaller Manufacturers Can Develop Risk Management Strategies for Their Supply Chains

August 11, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic brought to light a stark reality about current supply chains. As Nissan Motor Co.’s Chief Operating Officer Ashwani Gupta points out, “The

Lighting Up Manufacturing Workforce Development: The America Works FireWorks Conference Recap

July 21, 2022

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

NASA and The MEP National Network Collaborate to Advance Manufacturing

July 6, 2022

The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST MEP) is, as you might expect from the name, always looking for

Capturing New Markets

June 23, 2022

Galaxy Precision, Inc. is a family-owned precision machine shop with capabilities in CNC milling, CNC turning, and Swiss machining located in Albany, Minnesota

Rethinking Old Hiring Rules to Achieve a Diverse Workforce

June 14, 2022

Many manufacturers have struggled for years to hire qualified workers. The outlook is for more of the same. With an aging workforce, emerging new technologies

Technology Transfer Acceleration by the MEP National Network

June 3, 2022

From my standpoint, technology transfer is not easy, especially when attempting to introduce a new capability or technology into the manufacturing sector

New Website Immediately Increases Leads

May 24, 2022

For more than 50 years, Quality Patterns, Inc., a family-owned and operated company in New York City, has serviced clothing designers with its marking, grading

The Secret to Improving Your Leadership … Really

May 19, 2022

Why do so few leadership improvement efforts produce the results that leaders and business sponsors want? What is in the way? Through decades of experience

Cybersecurity and Industry 4.0 – What You Need to Know

May 11, 2022

This blog is part one of a series on cybersecurity and Industry 4.0. This morning my favorite local morning news program had an interesting segment on new slang

Realizing the Blazing Potential of Promising Workforce Programs

April 25, 2022

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

Alaskan Distillery Offers Local Options for Fermented Concoctions

April 5, 2022

The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) National Network™ is a public-private partnership with Centers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico dedicated to

Strengthening U.S. Manufacturing: Manufacturing USA® and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership

March 24, 2022

The infographic, Strengthening U.S. Manufacturing: Manufacturing USA® and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership, highlights how Manufacturing USA and the

Metal Fabricator’s Future Shines Brightly With Updated Quality Management System

February 4, 2022

Founded in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, in 1876, Hendrick Manufacturing provides custom metal solutions to a wide range of industries. As a family-owned and

Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing: Real World Success Stories and Lessons Learned

January 7, 2022

For manufacturers, artificial intelligence (AI) can be a game changer. Greater efficiencies, lower costs, improved quality and reduced downtime are just some of

Turn Work Into Play With “Ready or Not”

December 20, 2021

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

The Celebration Doesn’t End After Manufacturing Month

December 10, 2021

Manufacturing Month may be over, but many federal agencies celebrate and support U.S. manufacturing and manufacturers year-round! If you couldn’t join the

Stay on the Nice List with Gift Ideas from American Manufacturers

November 23, 2021

Each year, the MEP National Network TM is fortunate to assist manufacturing companies across the nation that are operating at the cutting-edge of their

It’s Not “The Great Resignation.” It’s Actually “The Great Recognition.”

November 19, 2021

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

Two Industry 4.0 Technologies Primed for the Food Manufacturing Industry

November 5, 2021

This is an exciting time in the food manufacturing industry. The innovations and technology associated with Industry 4.0 are making it easier for small and

Sensor Technology Empowers Food Manufacturer

October 29, 2021

At the root, Food For The Sole's philosophy is simple – make the best tasting and most healthy portable foods for people headed out on adventures. As avid

Five Workforce Lessons From the Mars Missions

October 20, 2021

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

What is Blockchain 2.0 and Why Food Manufacturers Should Care

October 15, 2021

Believe it or not, the technology that brought you Bitcoin is beginning to make waves in the food manufacturing industry. This technology, called blockchain, is

The One Recruitment Video Every Manufacturer Needs

September 29, 2021

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

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MEP National Network

Manufacturers Identify Top Challenges They Expect to Face

Manufacturing Day Gives Manufacturers the Opportunity to Shine – And Develop Their Future Workforce

Five Trends That Will Impact the Food Industry For Many Years

How to Leverage Robotics to Promote Your Manufacturing Day

Yes! Employee Retention Is Possible!

8 Reasons You’re Struggling with Your Workforce

Five Leadership Essentials for Lean Success

How Smaller Manufacturers Can Develop Risk Management Strategies for Their Supply Chains

Lighting Up Manufacturing Workforce Development: The America Works FireWorks Conference Recap

NASA and The MEP National Network Collaborate to Advance Manufacturing

Capturing New Markets

Rethinking Old Hiring Rules to Achieve a Diverse Workforce

Technology Transfer Acceleration by the MEP National Network

New Website Immediately Increases Leads

The Secret to Improving Your Leadership … Really

Cybersecurity and Industry 4.0 – What You Need to Know

Realizing the Blazing Potential of Promising Workforce Programs

Alaskan Distillery Offers Local Options for Fermented Concoctions

Strengthening U.S. Manufacturing: Manufacturing USA® and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership

Metal Fabricator’s Future Shines Brightly With Updated Quality Management System

Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing: Real World Success Stories and Lessons Learned

Turn Work Into Play With “Ready or Not”

The Celebration Doesn’t End After Manufacturing Month

Stay on the Nice List with Gift Ideas from American Manufacturers

It’s Not “The Great Resignation.” It’s Actually “The Great Recognition.”

Two Industry 4.0 Technologies Primed for the Food Manufacturing Industry

Sensor Technology Empowers Food Manufacturer

Five Workforce Lessons From the Mars Missions

What is Blockchain 2.0 and Why Food Manufacturers Should Care

The One Recruitment Video Every Manufacturer Needs

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