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Name: Building a Strategic Marketing Plan Primed for Growth & Marketing Tools that every Manufacturer Should Leverage
Start: 2018-10-24T08:00:00-04:30
End: 2018-10-24T12:00:00-04:30
Location: MassMEP

Building a Strategic Marketing Plan Primed for Growth & Marketing Tools that every Manufacturer Should Leverage

By Kristy Grignon In Posted 10/24/2018

Lean manufacturing will take you far, but it is exponentially more valuable when paired with a strategic plan for long-term growth. Manufacturers with formalized, growth-centered strategic plans achieve their goals more efficiently and cost-effectively than those who focus only on the bottom line. This workshop will take MassMEP members through the entire process of building a strategic plan – from evaluating and prioritizing your needs to devising the best strategy and tactics to address those needs. You can expect to leave this workshop ready to create and implement your own growth-centered strategic marketing plan.

In today’s digital era, the most successful manufacturers take the principles of Six Sigma to the next level with innovative new digital marketing tools. You can measure your marketing in the same way that you measure manufacturing processes – and achieve the same sustained quality improvement that Six Sigma brings to your process. This workshop will illustrate useful tools ranging from customer relationship management (CRM) systems that help you keep your customers and prospects happy to marketing automation platforms that take care of repetitive tasks like email and event marketing and everything in between.

Principles of Lean Office

By Kristy Grignon In Posted 10/23/2018

Principles of Lean Office

Too often, organizations ignore the waste and delays built into non-manufacturing processes. Administrative inefficiencies can be more difficult to see than those in the manufacturing process and bottlenecks are not as obvious as they are on the shop floor. Organizations produce greater value with higher quality in less time when Lean strategies are applied to the office environment.

In the beginning, Lean tools and concepts were only applied on the factory floor. Today, organizations of all sizes are applying the power of Lean to their office and administrative process because front end inefficiencies and errors directly impact a customer’s experience.

Learn to

Apply standard work concepts in an office
Develop teamwork and cross training for more efficiency
Apply Lean tools to reduce waste – including visual controls
Identify waste in business processes

Key Features

Hands-on classroom simulation and lecture incorporating computer-based processing
Identification of the eight wastes within a front office: overproduction, waiting, transport, inappropriate processing, unnecessary inventory, unnecessary motion, defects and excess stock as they relate to the office environment.

Cost: $295.00

The Future of Manufacturing Symposium to Feature Emerging Technologies from Manufacturing USA Institutes

By Kristy Grignon In News Releases Posted 10/05/2018

The Future of Manufacturing Symposium to Feature
Emerging Technologies from Manufacturing USA Institutes

Guest speakers: Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito; Dean Kamen, ARMI | BioFab USA; Tracy Frost, DoD
Thursday, October 4, 2018, 8:00am to 1:30pm
DCU Center, Worcester, MA

Worcester, MA – MassMEP, the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership, is pleased to announce The Future of Manufacturing Symposium, the first regional event that showcases the emerging technologies being developed by the Manufacturing USA Institutes. Manufacturing USA is a network of 14 research institutes in the U.S. focused on developing specialized advanced manufacturing technologies. The Symposium is designed for manufacturing executives, R&D managers, and educators who are looking to create new opportunities based on new technologies in such areas as robotics, photonics, biofabrication, cybersecurity, and more. The Symposium will be held on Thursday, October 4, 2018, 8:00am to 1:30pm at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA.

The Future of Manufacturing Symposium will start with an address by MassMEP President and CEO John Killam. Confirmed keynote speakers include:

• Massachusetts Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. The Lt. Governor has traveled extensively across the state, working with people on issues related to living and working. She is also co-chair of the STEM Advisory Council, where she works hard to ensure that all students have access to comprehensive Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education and are inspired and prepared for careers in STEM fields.
• Tracy Frost, Director of DoD Manufacturing Technology (ManTech). ManTech is the Defense Department’s investment mechanism for staying at the forefront of defense-essential manufacturing capability. Frost also leads the DoD’s Manufacturing USA Institutes.
• Dean Kaman, inventor, entrepreneur, and founder of FIRST. Kamen serves as Executive Director the ARMI | BioFab USA Manufacturing USA institute and is President of DEKA Research & Development Corporation.
• U.S. Secretary of Labor R. Alexander Acosta. Secretary Acosta was named to the list of 100 most influential individuals in business ethics in 2008 and has served in three presidentially appointed, Senate-confirmed positions.

The Future of Manufacturing Symposium will also include special workshops featuring panel discussions by program managers from the Institutes. Topics include: exploring the future manufacturing needs of emerging technologies; repurposing existing technologies to advance the mission of the Manufacturing USA Institutes; preparing for the future of manufacturing: collaboration, workforce development, and new technologies; as well as cybersecurity and protecting today’s manufacturing organization.

Breakout sessions will provide a more in-depth look at the following Manufacturing USA Institutes:
Advanced Fabrics and Textiles (AFFOA)
Integrated Photonics (PHOTONICS)
Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM)
Flexible Hybrid Electronics (NEXTFLEX)
Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing (NIIMBL)
Biofabrication (ARMI)
Cybersecurity Regulations

A detailed list of speakers and biographies can be found at http://www.massmanufacturingsymposium.org/speakers.html

Registration
For more information and to register, visit: http://www.massmanufacturingsymposium.org/index.html

The Future of Manufacturing Symposium is held in coordination with the WPI/QCC Integrated Photonics Symposium, hosted by WPI on October 3, 2018. For more information, see https://www.wpi.edu/news/calendar/events/inaugural-wpiqcc-integrated-photonics-symposium

About MassMEP
Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP), part of the NIST MEP National Network, is a leading resource for manufacturing companies that believes in cultivating a community built on support, idea sharing, and achievement. MassMEP creates economic impact by transforming manufacturing enterprises and the manufacturing ecosystem. This is achieved through the delivery of operational excellence programs, workforce development strategies, and innovative growth initiatives, and enhanced by strategic public/private relationships. For more information, visit www.massmep.org.

About Manufacturing USA Institutes
Launched in 2012, Manufacturing USA (formerly the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation, NNMI) is a network of 14 research institutes in the United States. Each institute is focused on developing specialized advanced manufacturing technology. Within each institute, manufacturers of all sizes partner with academia and government to share manufacturing technology and workforce challenges, and to build a robust R&D infrastructure. The Manufacturing USA network is operated by the interagency Advanced Manufacturing National Program Office (AMNPO), which is headquartered in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in the U.S. Department of Commerce. To learn more, visit http://www.manufacturingusa.com

The Future of Manufacturing Symposium

By Sean Healy In Posted 10/04/2018

MassMEP is proud to present the first regional event showcasing the emerging technologies being developed by the Manufacturing USA Institutes. Join us on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at the DCU Center in Worcester for The Future of Manufacturing Symposium and discover future technologies opportunities for U.S. businesses and education institutions.

Why You Should Attend:

Exclusive Massachusetts showcase of the Manufacturing USA Institute’s technologies
Attendees include manufacturing executives, researchers, developers and educators
Network and explore partnership opportunities

Panel discussions will focus on:

Exploring the future manufacturing needs of emerging technologies
Repurposing existing technologies to advance the mission of the Manufacturing USA Institutes
Preparing for the future of manufacturing: Collaboration, Workforce Development and New Technologies
Cybersecurity and protecting your company

You can read more at our Event Website.

The Future of Manufacturing Symposium

By Sean Healy In Blog Post, News Releases Posted 07/16/2018

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Why You Should Attend:

Exclusive Massachusetts showcase of the Manufacturing USA Institute’s technologies
Attendees include manufacturing executives, researchers, developers and educators
Network and explore partnership opportunities

Panel discussions will focus on:

Exploring the future manufacturing needs of emerging technologies
Repurposing existing technologies to advance the mission of the Manufacturing USA Institutes
Preparing for the future of manufacturing: Collaboration, Workforce Development and New Technologies
Cybersecurity and protecting your company

You can read more at our Event Website.

Join a Race Car “Pit Crew”

By mep_admin In Posted 10/28/2016

Learn the Three Keys to Sustaining Your Continuous Improvement Gains
This unique “Learn by Doing” training will be facilitated by MassMEP and a race team crew from the Ken Bouchard “Drive to Victory Lane” School. Attendees will be assigned to a “Race Car Pit Crew” and will work on an actual race car -team to solve problems, create standard work, and understand how metrics & measurements sustain continuous improvement.

The Power of Integrated Marketing

By Kathie Mahoney In Posted 10/20/2016

sr_logo_with_tag_web A multi-channel approach to leveraging your marketing assets for a better ROI.

Two keys to marketing success: finding the best components for your business (social media, content marketing, SEO, advertising, PR, email marketing, in-person marketing, etc.) and then maximizing your investment with an integrated, multi-channel approach.

Date: October 20, 2016
Time: 8:00am – 10:00am
Location: Taunton

MassMEP will provide coffee and pastries

Description: This seminar examines the effectiveness of comprehensive, integrated marketing. It then demonstrates this approach by using real world examples. Manufacturers can efficiently and affordably leverage their marketing assets by following the “create once, use multiple times” approach.

MASSMEP – MACWIC LEVEL 3 CLASS GRADUATION

By Kathie Mahoney In Posted 10/14/2016

On October 14, MassMEP will graduate 24 students from its Accelerated CNC Skills Training program. 12 students will have attended the program in Worcester, in conjunction with WPI and 12 will have attended in Lowell, in conjunction with UMass Lowell.
MACWIC Level 3 training is THE highest level of CNC skills training available in MA. and students are given a competency-based assessment to obtain certification.

What Most Manufacturers Get Wrong About Marketing

By Kathie Mahoney In Posted 10/06/2016

sr_logo_with_tag_web Why integrated marketing is better and more cost effective than single tactic marketing.
Gone are the days where hiring an English major or single tactic Agency (such as an SEO firm, ad agency, website developer, PR agency, …) are sufficient.

Description: Over the last decade, innovations have dramatically changed the Marketing function. Many small and mid-sized manufacturers may not be taking full advantage of these innovations to generate leads and increase sales.This seminar explains the power and cost effectiveness of a well-planned, Integrated Marketing program and the three critical steps required.

Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) Workshop

By Kathie Mahoney In Posted 10/05/2016

The Massachusetts Development Corporation (Mass Development) received a grant from the federal Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) to identify and address some of the key issues facing SBIR/ DOD funded companies who are in need of assistance/support with their technology transition. This transition is often referred to as SBIR “Valley of Death”. One such issue is understanding how Design for Manufacturing (and Assembly) or DFMA, when introduced early on in the development and ultimately increase the likelihood of a successful transition. The MassMEP and Greentown Labs would like to invite you to a free (grant supported) two-day workshop that will focus on
1. Reducing Product and Life Cycle Costs
2. Improving Quality and Reliability
3. Speeding Time to Market

Dates: October 5 & 6, 2016
Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Greentown Labs 28 Dane St. Somerville, MA 02143

Description: The DFMA® Workshop has been developed for design engineers, manufacturing engineers, cost estimators, commodity managers, and others interested in the design & production of high value products. The goal of the DFMA® Workshop is to demonstrate how proper consideration of part manufacturing and assembly early in the product design stage can considerably improve the overall economics and efficiency of the value stream. The course will thoroughly discuss product simplification techniques and the associated part cost estimating techniques required to make good, data-based design decisions. Participants will also see how part cost estimates evolve into “should cost” estimates enabling data-based supply chain negotiations.

The Speaker
Chris Tsai, BSME, MSMfgE, LSSBB, AVSDirector,
DFMA® Implementation Services at Boothroyd Dewhurst, Inc

Posts Tagged: mfgday

Building a Strategic Marketing Plan Primed for Growth & Marketing Tools that every Manufacturer Should Leverage

Principles of Lean Office

The Future of Manufacturing Symposium to Feature Emerging Technologies from Manufacturing USA Institutes

The Future of Manufacturing Symposium

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Panel discussions will focus on:

The Future of Manufacturing Symposium

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Join a Race Car “Pit Crew”

The Power of Integrated Marketing

MASSMEP – MACWIC LEVEL 3 CLASS GRADUATION

What Most Manufacturers Get Wrong About Marketing

Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) Workshop

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