Manufacturing

Recap: National Manufacturing Day 2016
On Friday, October 7th, the nation gathered to celebrate the fifth annual National Manufacturing Day. National Manufacturing Day was established in 2012…

Today Marks National Manufacturing Day 2016
From our beautiful beaches to our famous musicians and Oscar winning actors and actresses, New Jersey is notable for a number reasons. …


The “State Of The Union” For New Jersey Manufacturing
Manufacturing has been a vital contributor to the state of New Jersey’s economy for almost 200 years now and remains a crucial…

Manufacturing Now: A Challenge for 2016
A message from John W. Kennedy, CEO of NJMEP The American Public has been misled for years on the realities of…

The Emergence of Robotics in Manufacturing
The increasing prominence of robotics in manufacturing is due to the reduction of costs and their ever-improving functionality. As a result, robotics is…
Importance of a Strong Logistics / Distribution Plan
The science of logistics was created on the battlefield out of necessity to win wars. Military logistics was the science of supplying…
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…

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…