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South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP)

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The South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) is a private, non-profit group that serves as a proven resource to South Carolina businesses, providing them with a range of innovative strategies and solutions. An affiliate of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), SCMEP operates under the US Department of Commerce to promote innovation and industrial competitiveness. At SCMEP, we use a strategic, hands-on, partnering approach to help South Carolina companies improve their competitiveness, performance, and profitability in today’s increasingly demanding global economy. When working with SCMEP, you gain access to resources that give you the competitive edge!

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Success Stories

Tidewater Lumber and Molding Makes New Investments, Increases Jobs, and Sees Cost Savings Following SCMEP’s Planning/Implementing Advanced Inventory Systems Assistance

Reported Year
2024
Tidewater Lumber turned to SCMEP, part of the MEP National Network™, for a competitiveness review, which provides a roadmap of actions for a transformational strategy, Tidewater Lumber and Molding was looking for an expert QuickBooks resource. By implementing the inventory management functions within QuickBooks, the company would greatly enhance
Created March 18, 2019, Updated February 16, 2024