August 2019
Manufacturing
Update
The Manufacturing Update is a bi-monthly electronic newsletter from Industry Expansion Solutions with up-to-date manufacturing news. Below you can view past issues.
Lead Stories
NCMEP Seeks Nominations for Leadership in Manufacturing Awards
Have you seen truly remarkable manufacturing at work? For the fifth year in a row, the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP) is looking to recognize manufacturing excellence across North Carolina, seeking manufacturers that are delivering truly exceptional performance. Award winners will be announced at mfgCON 2019 on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Registration opens August 13.
Nominate (or self nominate) a manufacturer today→
Save $100 Today
Do you want to learn how to attract and retain employees? Optimize production and operations? Grow your business? Develop leaders? Then, join NCMEP and Business North Carolina for MFGCON 2019, November 5–6 at the Winston-Salem Convention Center. Hear best practices from fellow manufacturers and suppliers. This year’s conference includes several opportunities to network. If you’re considering attending, register today to save $100. Early bird registration ends October 1.
Join Us For Our Next MNC Network Event
Does your organization struggle with analysis paralysis, information hoarding or office politics? Does it suffer from deference, disagreement or alienation? Join us at our next MNC Network event on August 21st for an engaging and interactive session to learn how Crucial ConversationsⓇ Training can help you drive change throughout your organization This event is open to manufacturers and MNC sponsors only. The last day to register is August 12, 2019. If you are a manufacturer, please learn more and register for the event →
NC State Engineering Career Fair
Inspire the Next Generation of Manufacturers
Open your doors to showcase modern manufacturing and inspire the next generation of manufacturers. October 4, 2019 is National Manufacturing Day or MFG DAY. There are plenty of resources available to help you plan and promote your event. Contact us if you’re interested in co-hosting an event with us.
MEP Digital Supply Chain Maturity Level 1 Assessment
For many manufacturers, participation in the digital supply chain is important for the future of your business. From technology and business practices to a company’s leadership and culture, it is important to understand how your business is prepared for the modern manufacturing environment. The following brief assessment aims to capture information about your business in the areas of cybersecurity, data analytics, supply chain management, as well as finance/operations.
Announcing Two New Courses
Interested in joining the data analytics revolution to improve problem-solving and decision making? Want to get the basic data analysis knowledge needed to identify opportunities for improving your business agility? Or maybe you’re interested in learning what digital supply chain management (DSCM) is, its benefits and how to move towards implementation of DSCM. Register today for IES’ new Data Analytics Course. Register for Digital Supply Chain Management.
Spring/Summer 2019 NC State Engineering Magazine Available
The Spring/Summer 2019 NC State Engineering Magazine highlights important examples of interdisciplinary endeavors in the college’s engineering departments and research centers, as well as at the university level with the Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence Program. It also features Fitts-Woolard Hall, scheduled to open in the summer of 2020.
2019 Baldridge Fall Conference: Tune Into Excellence
Learn best industry practices from the 2018 Baldridge award-winning organizations. The 2019 Baldridge Fall Conference is being held in Nashville, TN at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center on Oct 24–25. This year’s theme is, “Tune Into Excellence” with 4 tracks and 16 breakout sessions, the 2019 Baldridge Fall Conference will be an exciting combination of attaining invaluable knowledge and networking opportunities.
Lean Helping Small Manufacturers Test Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence has transformed the mainstream manufacturing industry with machine-learning technology and pattern recognition software. But, what about the little guys? Waiting several years for your organization to have the ability to afford testing the same artificial intelligence big manufacturers are using today can cost your company time and revenue.
Manufacturers Using Industry Credentials to Source Skilled Professionals
A report released by Workcred entitled, “Examining the Quality, Market Value, and Effectiveness of Manufacturing Credentials in the United States”, is helping manufacturers more effectively use industry credentials to certify and employ proficient workers. The study was conducted to raise awareness of how industry credentials could be used to fill in the manufacturing industry’s need for skilled workers and train existing employees.
Learn more about the value of industry credentials in the manufacturing industry→
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