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Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing and Productivity (WCMP)

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The Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing and Productivity (WCMP) collaborates with the UW Stout Manufacturing Outreach Center (MOC) and the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP) to help Wisconsin manufacturers grow their businesses and become more profitable. WCMP enhances the success of Wisconsin's small to midsize manufacturers by providing expert and accessible services in the areas of growth and innovation, continuous improvement, training, export assistance, supply chain management and profitable sustainability. WCMP is a strong advocate for manufacturers in Wisconsin and champions Wisconsin manufacturing at a national level. A strong supporter of the state’s small and midsize manufacturers, WCMP strives to transform industry through consulting services, industry studies, seminars, publications and annual Manufacturing Matters! and Manufacturing Advantage conferences.

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Success Stories

Team Industries Transforms Painting Facility with Innovative IT-OT Solutions from WMEP

Reported Year
2024
Team Industries, Inc., faced a challenge with their extensive painting facility and sought a technological solution for efficient data logging. Additionally, they aimed to explore alternative paint spray options. The current manual recording of operational data by operators prompted the need for a more streamlined approach. To ensure comprehensive

ISO Certification & QMS Implementation/Improvement

Reported Year
2024
The parent company of Channel Resources Group identified the potential of what a ISO 9001 certification would bring to the organization. Two factors drove the decision to pursue the certification: 1) The implementation/improvement of the quality management system (QMS) will support and strengthen the organization, and 2) ISO certification supports

Palmer Hamilton Looks to Breadth of WMEP Services to Achieve Sustainable Growth

Reported Year
2024
At the end of 2021, Palmer Hamilton found themselves with 30 open positions they were having trouble filling, a turnover rate of more than 50%, a 9-month sales backlog, and a lack of direction for the senior management team. They engaged with a broad array of WMEP Manufacturing Solutions (WMEP), part of the MEP National Network™, services to tackle
Created March 18, 2019, Updated July 31, 2024