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Lean Manufacturing Principles for Food Manufacturers
New Jersey is, of course, known as the Garden State. While we have an impressive industrial history, a dense population and new…
AS9100 Quality Standard for Aerospace and Defense NJ Manufacturers
Every aspect of manufacturing must be carried out with precision. The margin of error is often very slim or even non-existent. This…
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 2
In Employee Engagement Tips for NJ Manufacturers Part 1, we talked about the cost of hiring, why employees break up with their…
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…
Building a Culture of Innovation for NJ Manufacturers
Imagine being completely fearless able to take risks and not worry about failure. Let’s go one step further by finding value in…
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA): What Manufacturers Should Know
If you’re a food manufacturer, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) directly impacts your business. In 2011 prior to FSMA’s enactment, the Center…
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…
Education’s and Manufacturing’s Evolution to Include Exporting
Simply put, we need to do a better job at educating the next generation about manufacturing and related topics. From four-year universities…