Technology-driven market intelligence ( TDMI ) is a technology acceleration service developed for the MEP National Network ™ by RTI International to help small and medium-sized manufacturers refine their strategic direction and market validation. This helps firms stay competitive and grow their businesses. Gathering market intelligence can be daunting, especially since you are not just looking at recent trends, but attempting to determine where the market is headed. Market research and a proper TDMI assessment require significant time and expertise you may not have in-house. Your local MEP
Small and medium-sized manufacturers know that employees are their most important asset. Without employee commitment, no company can succeed. Mayville Engineering Company (MEC) recognizes this. According to MEC’s Executive Vice President of Fabrication Operations David Higgs, “What embodies MEC most is our mission statement. It’s pride, personal responsibility and daily excellence. Our biggest strength is our people.” At this employee-owned company, the workforce is engaged because the solutions that drive the company’s success benefit them as well. A new video in the Heroes of American
How can small firms without in-house expertise help their staff learn new skills? It’s not easy when resources are tight and staff are pulled in a million directions. Manufacturers face worker shortages, skills gaps and other workforce challenges that limit their productivity and growth. MEP Centers around the country help manufacturers fill those gaps and find unique workforce solutions based on each firm’s needs. A new interactive map, MEP National Network Workforce Programs, Services and Trainings , showcases these efforts across the country. This map complements a recently published list
Roy Luebke, Retired GENEDGE Innovation and Strategic Growth Consultant, sat down with client Dynamic Aviation, V.P. Information Technology, Doug Pascarella to discuss the assistance GENEDGE provided their DFARS -7012 compliance.
This webinar, hosted by GENEDGE, with special guest: Gregory Redick is specifically designed for companies that are interested in or considering pursuing contract work with the federal government. The Federal Acquisition Development Program (FEDAP) is a comprehensive series of presentations providing valuable insights and guidance on navigating the federal government’s…
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 are paramount, as is the ever-present need for standardized training. The turnover of experienced leaders and other subject matter experts only amplifies that need. You may have an old standby in your workforce toolbox that addresses manufacturing
Enova Illumination, a client of Enterprise Minnesota (Minnesota MEP), is a leading provider of LED surgical headlights, magnification systems, and other visualization solutions for healthcare professionals. The company was founded in 2006 to address the limitations of traditional fiber-optic surgical headlights. Enova employs 50 people and operates from a single location in Minneapolis, Minnesota. When Enova Illumination Vice President of Operations Jeremy Ward contacted Enterprise Minnesota, part of the MEP National Network™ , the company had been using an older quality management system (QMS
After dozens of strategic planning engagements with smaller Virginia manufacturing firms, I’ve learned a thing or two through hard experience.
Dive Deeper into Lean 102 with GENEDGE: Master the Mechanics of Manufacturing! CLICK HERE TO SEE UPCOMING CLASSES IN YOUR AREA Join us for a transformative half-day lean overview paired with hands-on simulation, this interactive training accommodates 10-13 keen learners. What’s In Store? Participants will go through three quick simulation…
