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The Importance of Strategic Planning for Manufacturers
Strategic planning sets the course for where your company is going. It is the over-arching plan that affects all other plans. A…
Manufacturing Cares Update: Request to Support Camp Noble Cause
By John W. Kennedy, CEO of NJMEP Last year, we launched the Manufacturing Cares campaign to work with NJ manufacturers and STEM…
National Manufacturing Day 2015: The Importance of Celebrating
By Lynore DeSantis, CFO of NJMEP On Friday, October 2nd, New Jersey will join the rest of the nation in celebrating the…
Energy Saving Tips for NJ Manufacturers
Energy costs are one of the most significant expenses of any manufacturing enterprise. Conserving energy directly translates into increased profitability. Energy saving…
Becoming More Lean Vs. Cost Cutting
Most people think Lean processes are the same as cost cutting measures, but this is not correct! Understanding the difference between the…
Using KPIs during a Lean Transformation
Metrics are used in all industries. They can be used to measure the overall success of an organization or manage daily functions….
Value Stream Mapping and Continuous Improvement
The goal of Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is continuous process improvement to positively impact profits. Cost reductions and efficiencies from process improvements…
Digging Deeper into Using 5S
“5S” is the practice of keeping the workplace organized, free of clutter and clean at all times. The concept originated in Japanese 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…
Important FSMA Update: Increased Funding Approved For Enforcement
By Bob Salamone, NJMEP’s Vertical Engagement Manager Congress has recently allocated an increase of $104.5 million for the enforcement and implementation of…