It’s Not “The Great Resignation.” It’s Actually “The Great Recognition.”
By Matt Fieldman Reposted with permission from nist.gov Some are calling it, “The Great Resignation.” Others are calling it “The Great Reshuffle.” After spending the past year as Executive Director of America Works, I’ve talked with
Two Industry 4.0 Technologies Primed for the Food Manufacturing Industry
Industry 4.0 technologies for food manufacturing are setting the stage for exciting innovation and growth potential in the food manufacturing industry. This article takes a closer look at two technologies to watch. By Matthew Inniger
How to Guide Your Production Floor Team Through the Adoption of Industry 4.0
Industry 4.0 marries physical production and operations with smart digital technology, machine learning, and big data. This creates a holistic, better connected ecosystem for companies focused on manufacturing and supply chain management. This article offers
Small Business Technical Assistance Grant Funding Available for 2022
Funding is available now for qualifying small manufacturers in California through the Small Business Technical Assistance Expansion Program (SBTAEP). This blog post explains funding criteria, and consulting and training services Manex can provide to
Why Small Manufacturers Should Consider a Manufacturing Execution System
This article covers the benefits of a manufacturing execution system (MES) and provides reasons why a small manufacturing company should consider one, including profitability, process improvement, and quality control. By Chuck Werner Reposted With Permission
How to Scout for Your Next Business Growth Opportunity
Identifying and taking action on the right opportunities for business growth is essential for a manufacturer's success. This NIST article offers valuable tips on how to scout for and act on them. By Sylvia Wower
Developing a New Era for Smarter Food Safety
Food safety affects people around the world. Working in concert with NIST and MEP, our goal at Manex Consulting is to provide food safety compliance training for California manufacturers that is customized, process-oriented and effective.
Build Frontline Leadership with Supervisor Training for Manufacturing
By Walt Tarpley, Vice President of Client Services, Kaizen Specialist Manufacturers can achieve greater success by focusing on frontline leadership and their skill development A company's performance is directly impacted by a supervisor’s ability to
Tips for Recruiting & Retaining Skilled Workers
By Guest Blogger Hale Foote, President of Scandic All manufacturers are bemoaning the scarcity of skilled employees. It doesn’t have to be that way! Our metal stamping and spring making business has been very successful
Kaizen and Continuous Improvement: Quickly Reducing Operational Waste for Manufacturers
By Walt Tarpley, Vice President of Client Services, Kaizen Specialist Kaizen is a powerful methodology that focuses on continuous improvement of processes in manufacturing. It can be quickly implemented and engages employees from all
Farm to Factory to Table: The Food and Beverage Manufacturing Industry
Reposted With Permission Via nist.gov The food and beverage industry is the third largest contributor to the overall U.S. manufacturing gross domestic product. Total employment in the industry is over 1.8 million and over three-quarters
Manex Secures ETP Funds for Northern California Manufacturers
Manex, the NIST MEP Manufacturing Center for Bay Area and Sacramento regions and a partner of California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC), is pleased to announce that we have received a new multi-employer contract as
ISO Case Study Shows Impact of ISO Implementation
ISO 9001 sets out the requirements for a quality management system. It helps businesses and organizations be more efficient and improve customer satisfaction. If your organization is downstream to a large client, you may be
Lean for Winery Production
By Walt Tarpley, Vice President of Client Services for Manex Manex's Lean experts recognize that each industry within manufacturing has unique operational challenges and opportunities. Winery production clients generally seek improvement in four categories: linking strategic
Data Breach Notification Laws: How to Manufacture a Confident Response
By Robert Barnes Reposted With Permission From Nist.gov With the number of reported data breaches steadily increasing every year, they are in the news so frequently that it’s hard to keep them all straight. In