GENEDGE and Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance Partner for Half-Day Process Improvement Class in Lynchburg, Virginia
In partnership with the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, Reserve Your Spot & Ignite Operational Excellence With GENEDGE! Dive into simulations and Lean essentials. Learn how small process changes can make a big difference on the bottom line. Don’t miss out on transforming your manufacturing approach! Register now.” — Jeff Shook,…
2024 VT ISE Senior Design Symposium
Join us at the VT ISE Symposium to celebrate ISE seniors’ projects through Poster session and Team presentations! The event is a technical conference event at which company representatives, students, GENEDGE advisors, and faculty share and celebrate the project results. Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Time: …
Trade Agreements: How They Help Virginia’s Small Manufacturers Grow
Trade is a big deal for Virginia, helping local businesses reach more people worldwide with their products. When Virginia’s manufacturers can sell more, it means better jobs and a healthier economy for everyone in the state. Selling American-made goods to countries like Canada and Mexico without worrying about extra fees……
Practical Tips for Empowering Manufacturing Teams and Ensuring Continuous Improvement
Continuous improvement is the backbone of modern manufacturing. To maintain a competitive edge and respond to the evolving landscape, manufacturers must foster an environment where teams are empowered to innovate and enhance operations at every turn. DEVELOP YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGE: Dive deep into Lean principles with a hands-on simulation In…
How GENEDGE Drives Growth for Small Manufacturers in Virginia
Today’s manufacturing sector is full of challenges, from supply chain disruptions to evolving consumer demands to ever-changing technology. For small manufacturers in Virginia, overcoming these hurdles can feel like winning the lottery, but recognizing these challenges is the first step toward overcoming them. UNCOVER MORE GENEDGE PROGRAMS: GENEDGE Supply Chain…
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GENEDGE Supplier Scouting Request Form
*Supplier scouting request applications will require a free, personal consultation to collect all required information. Please note that your responses will be used to direct the consultation. Some materials that will assist during this consultation are any specification sheets for the product to be scouted, a list of certification requirements,…
Virginia SMART Manufacturing Accelerator (VSMA)
Empowering Virginia’s Manufacturing Future GENEDGE was awarded $2.6 million including cost share to start up the Virginia Smart Manufacturing Accelerator (VSMA) by the DOE Office of Manufacturing & Supply Chains through one of 12 grants across the US to build capacity and capability to commercialize adoption of Smart Manufacturing at…
GENEDGE’s Expertise in energy Management for Small Manufacturers
Energy is one of the largest expenses for small and medium manufacturers. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the industrial sector, which includes manufacturing, accounted for 35% of total U.S. end-use energy consumption and 33% of total U.S. energy consumption in 2021. Manufacturing alone accounted for 76% of…
A Guide to Effective Plant Layout and Expansion Strategies
If you are a plant manager, you know how important it is to have an effective plant layout. It can make or break your manufacturing operations, affecting efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. Got a manufacturing company with less than 20 employees? Transform operations with the GENEDGE Emerging Business…