Rethink robotics
Employees working side-by-side with nimble collaborative robots is becoming more common on factory floors at manufacturers of all sizes,...
TPI Gaining Momentum
A concerted effort to boost manufacturing productivity in Wisconsin is gaining momentum.
The Transformational Productivity Initiative (TPI) consists of a...
Industrial Nameplate gets certified in quality management
WMEP consultant assists the Northeast Wisconsin business in a process revamp, earning an ISO certification.
A culture change at Klement Sausage
Continuous improvement programs will not only create an excellent product but also bring employers top talent.
Welcome to the job skills revolution
According to Michael Stull, Senior Vice President for Manpower North America, assisting job seekers in becoming more employable, developing...
TPI aims to boost manufacturing productivity by 40 percent
Wisconsin manufacturers are being called upon to lead the charge to improve productivity, to boost the state’s economy.
“Productivity equals...
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Walmart commits $250 billion to American-made goods
In 2013, Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, made a bold commitment to purchase an additional $250 billion in products...
“You have to change if you want to get better”
Rick Ray retires from the WMEP after a successful tenure helping Wisconsin businesses go lean
“We just learned it the hard way.”
Jim Fackelman retires from the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP) at the end of 2016
Solar power fuels growth for Letterhead Press
Using renewable energy as a means of controlling rising energy costs and promoting sustainability is finally finding favor among Wisconsin manufacturers.
