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MEP Success Stories from Tennessee

Building Lean Culture

Reported Year
2024
Quanta Computer sought to enhance operational efficiency and improve workforce skills in lean manufacturing principles. As part of a broader initiative to drive continuous improvement and reduce waste in production, the company identified a need for structured training in lean methodologies. They partnered with Tennessee MEP, part of the MEP

ISO 9001 Implementation Assistance

Reported Year
2024
Iris Plastics' primary need was for assistance organizing company documentation to meet the ISO 9001:2015 standards and preparing for a certification audit. Iris Plastics' President Carson Jones contacted Tennessee MEP, part of the MEP National Network™, for help with ISO implementation and audit preparation.

Suburban Manufacturing Six Sigma Green Belt Q4 2024

Reported Year
2024
To continue improvement in manufacturing and product design Suburban Manufacturing Company desired to develop their engineering expertise in problem solving and process improvement with training and certification as Lean Six Sigma Green Belts. Suburban turned to Tennessee MEP, part of the MEP National Network™, for help.

Technology for Energy, Cybersecurity & AS9100 Oh My!

Reported Year
2024
The client needed to establish a quality management system that adhered to the AS9100D standard to continue to serve clients in the defense and aerospace markets and to seek out and serve new clients in this market as well. This part of the engagement with TEC was led by TEC’s Tim Smith, a key project engineering manager. TEC turned to Tennessee

Hardy Beverages Technology Implementation Assistance

Reported Year
2024
Hardy Beverages was implementing new automation equipment in their production lines and requested partnership and resource assistance for systems integration and troubleshooting. The company need to capture clean-in-place process (CIP) cleaning water at the filler machine nozzle for recirculation. Owner and President Carolyn Hardy turned to

Polymer Components – ISO 9001 Implementation Assistance

Reported Year
2024
Polymer Components needed help with ISO 9001 implementation. They had initially invested in development of a quality management system (QMS) prior to the impact of COVID in 2020, but delayed completion of activities and certification due to the pandemic's effects on business. Polymer Components then desired to complete the process in 2023 and

Kata Workshop Sets Direction for Lean Culture

Reported Year
2024
Dal-Tile has always been at the forefront of innovation and efficiency in the tile manufacturing industry. To build on its existing strengths, Dal-Tile’s Tennessee facility sought to further enhance its operations by fostering a sustainable lean culture. The leadership team was eager to empower employees with continuous improvement practices

Lean Assistance Helps Enhance Production of Small Scale Farming Tools

Reported Year
2024
When contacted by TMEP, part of the MEP National Network™, Farmers Friend was navigating a dynamic phase of expansion within the highly seasonal agricultural sector. The company's strategy was focused on enhancing their supply chain and inventory management systems to alleviate constraints. By improving material flow, Farmers Friend aimed to

ISO 13485 Gap Analysis Identifies Investment Opportunties

Reported Year
2023
While already ISO 9001 certified, the company was interested in expanding to the medical device industry and requested that TMEP, part of the MEP National Network™, facilitate an ISO 13485 gap analysis incorporating both of their manufacturing locations. The gap analysis is important to identify discrepancies between the existing ISO 9001 quality

Internal Auditor Training Leads to Investment

Reported Year
2023
The company requested TMEP, part of the MEP National Network™, facilitate an ISO 13485 internal auditor training workshop for employees across three facilities in Tennessee. Internal auditor training serves as the foundation for internal auditors to ensure that a company's processes and procedures adhere to ISO standards, which is essential for