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Commercial Space Exploration—A Next Frontier for Manufacturers?

June 28, 2016

This blog is part one of a two part series. Recently there have been several public launch successes of re-usable space vehicles by SpaceX and Blue Origin

Puzzling Over Performance

June 17, 2016

In a recent post, I examined the differences in productivity across small and large manufacturing firms and noted that there were differences across

Learning and Benchmarking Other Manufacturers Growth Successes

May 10, 2016

Manufacturers are often faced with growth-related challenges, such as how to respond to industry consolidation, how to increase valuation and adapt to explosive

Lean Manufacturing – Don’t Leave Home Without it!

May 3, 2016

This article originally appeared on the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC) blog, Where Manufacturers Go for Solutions. Guest blog post by Mike

How to Write an RFP + Vet Suppliers for Your Small Business

April 14, 2016

This article originally appeared on Front + Main, a blog from West Elm and is the first of a three part series. Guest blog post by Sarah Coffey. When you’re

The CEO Perspective: Leadership Challenges for Manufacturers

March 24, 2016

Recently I came across the PriceWaterhouseCoopers Annual CEO Survey online and listened to several 3-6 minute videos about leadership challenges for

Only You Can Control Your Future

January 29, 2016

Or so Dr. Seuss was once quoted as saying. I don’t read Dr. Seuss as often I should, but it is not always good to put away childish things despite the

Workforce Tips for Manufacturers: Part Two

January 12, 2016

This blog post is part two of a two part series. In Part One of this series, we discussed the importance of providing formal skills training and having open

Challenge Forecasting for Very Small Manufacturers

November 19, 2015

Recently there has been an increasing appetite for information and results around working with the smallest manufacturers. Not just the generally defined small

So What Exactly is Smart Manufacturing?

November 6, 2015

Recently I attended a technical conference that was actually invigorating—one on Smart Manufacturing. I learned in layman’s terms what Smart Manufacturing is

The Manufacturing Resurgence in Rochester

October 22, 2015

This article originally appeared in the FuzeHub Blog. Guest blog post by Steve Melito, Owner, Thunderbolt Business Services. “Rochester, the future is here,”

Learning to Change

October 6, 2015

A few days ago I went back and re-read the book, Learning to Change, which I do every few years. It helps contribute to my sunny disposition and keeps me

Five Benefits of Embracing Sustainability and Green Manufacturing

September 10, 2015

Embracing sustainable and green principles is not just a trend. Cultivating sustainable and green practices helps organizations become more efficient

CEOs are from Venus, others are from Mars…

April 28, 2015

There are many classic articles and books highlighting differences across groups in terms of perspective and their outlook on various issues. I often think I am

Manufacturing, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Strength

October 30, 2014

What’s the best way to measure the strength of a state’s economy? Job growth and unemployment rates are useful metrics, but researchers at the University of

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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.

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