Manufacturing Workforce
Recap: National Manufacturing Day 2015
Friday, October 2nd, 2015 marked the Made in New Jersey event in celebration of the fourth annual National Manufacturing Day! The celebration was designed to expand…
Why Lean is Critical for Small Manufacturers
Embracing Lean principles is critical to the growth of NJ’s smaller manufacturers, typically defined as companies with 30 or fewer employees. Lean…
Process Improvement: Choosing the Right Tools (Part 2 of 2)
In part one of Process Improvement (PI) Tools we looked at the Lean techniques of Cellular Flow Manufacturing, Poka-Yoke and Kanban Pull…
Change Management: How NJ Manufacturers Sustain Improvements
Change is inevitable. The natural world we live in depends upon change for the renewal of life. Without change life would become…
Stay Safe: Common OSHA Triggers for Manufacturers
The sign at the entrance of the manufacturing plant says, “Accident Free for 300 Days”. The entire company takes great pride in…
Employee Engagement Tips for NJ Manufacturers: Part 1
Hiring an employee is an expensive proposition. Some hiring managers never realize all of the hidden costs of attracting, recruiting, onboarding and…
Implementing Lean Strategies For Your Office/Administration
There are a variety of ways a business can become more lean and efficient while also continuing to increase its bottom line. …
Mechatronics & Its Role In Manufacturing
As of late, mechatronics has become more of a popular buzzword for the latest and greatest in machine-based technologies, but there seems…
NJMEP Completes $250,000 Pledge In Support To NJ’s Manufacturers Through Year Of Advocacy Program
In May of 2014, NJMEP officially launched the “Year of Advocacy” program at our Open House. The core tenet of this program…
What To Take Away From Advanced Manufacturing Partnership’s Final Report
The Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP) is an operational group comprised of 19 different leaders with experience in the manufacturing industry, academia and…