Manufacturing
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…
The Power Of The NJ Manufacturing Community: Supporting Camp Noble Cause
By John W. Kennedy, Ph.D., CEO & President of NJMEP On Thursday, My 21st, we posted a blog entry called, “Memorial Day…
The Benefits of Lean and Six Sigma
Operating and managing a small manufacturing company in the current economic climate is more than a challenge. Sometimes getting from nine to…
Growing your Lemonade Stand: Exporting Drives Sales and Innovation
By Kari Ready, Manager of Communications for the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Note: This blog entry originally appeared on the MEP Manufacturing…
Memorial Day and the NJ Manufacturing Community
By John W. Kennedy, Ph.D., CEO & President of NJMEP Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner. In addition to enjoying…