Written by MEP National Network's Rick Winkler, IMEC Technical Specialist. Throughout my 20+year journey with continuous improvement, I’ve helped individuals experience a wide array of necessary “tools” for executing lean continuous improvement (CI). But none are perhaps more integral for…
MPI Internet of Things Study - Competitive Benchmarks The Internet of Things (IoT) is fundamentally changing the way manufacturers compete. Is your company ready for the IoT? Find out by participating in the 2018 MPI Internet of Things Study. After completion, you'll…
Manufacturing continues to change and evolve, which opens up a whole new world of possibilities for progressive manufacturing companies with an eye on future growth. However, keeping up with all the changes presents a challenge for manufacturing entities that must…
What is Six Sigma Methodology? Six Sigma is one of today's foremost process improvement methodologies. It introduces a a structured six sigma process with a set of standards for organizations to follow, with the ultimate goal of trimming operational waste…
MANTEC President and CEO, John Lloyd was prominently featured on Smart Talk Road Trip held at Harley-Davidson on June 13. The discussion included Made in America tours, manufacturing importance and Harley news. Listen to the Broadcast
The W.E. Upjohn Institute released a new study that found the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Program generates a substantial economic and financial return of 14.5:1 for the $128 million annually invested by the…
While ransomware is not new, the Wannacry attack has been so widespread that many small-business owners, manufacturers among them, have likely lost some sleep wondering if they’ve done enough to protect their systems. Could a ransomware attack be the end…
Quality is the top priority for any serious manufacturing entity. Companies must implement reliable quality systems in every area of the manufacturing operation if it expects to produce superior, long-lasting goods that meet their customers’ expectations. The top manufacturers in…
Partner Training… Electrical Safety Training for General Industry in Williamsport- April 19 Electrical Safety Training for General Industry in State College- April 20 Surviving a potential trade war: five proven approaches to address tariff impacts- April 24 Energy Webinar- April…
The Fourth Industrial Revolution Over history, we have experienced 3 Industrial Revolutions. The connections through the Internet have set the stage for the greatest revolution yet. Industry 4.0 involves a range of new technologies that are fusing the physical, digital,…