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“Lean” Manufacturing: How Can It Improve Your Process
You hear a lot of about “lean manufacturing” these days, but it may be hard to figure out what people mean by it….
Sitcoms, The Synergy Of Partnerships And The MEP System
By Mark Schmit, Guest Blogger Note from NJMEP: NJMEP is a not-for-profit organization affiliated with The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s…

Five Technologies That Are Transforming New Jersey Manufacturing
Technology is changing the face of manufacturing. New inventions and innovations are allowing us to increase productivity or refine products. Here are…

Creating An RFQ That Gets Results
By Frank Russo, Guest Blogger Creating an RFQ (Request for Quote) or RFP (Request for Proposal) is the first step in selecting…

NJ’s Manufacturing Community: The Need For Advocacy
By Tony DeSantis, NJMEP’s Senior Vice President When people from around the nation hear, “New Jersey,” what do you think comes to…

Strategies To Keep The Customers You Have
By Steven Lauterback, Guest Blogger Repeat business is a substantial, reliable revenue source for companies of all sizes. Plus, retaining existing customers…

ACA Changes For New Jersey Companies
For small and medium-size companies in New Jersey, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a moving target. It was supposed to go…

Why Manufacturing Day Matters: Save The Date For October 3rd
By Lynore DeSantis, CFO of NJMEP U.S. manufacturing is the cornerstone of our economy… and around the globe for that matter! Did…

Hiring Veterans In The Manufacturing Industry: The Advantages
When manufacturers complain of talent shortages, they are usually overlooking one very good pool of applicants—veterans. Many mid-career professionals exit the military…

Experience Manufacturing Program: Creating The Next Generation Of Manufacturing Employees
By Matt Paknis, Chief Development Officer, NJMEP If you asked any New Jersey manufacturer to list the top ten challenges we face…