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Massachusetts Manufacturers At Your Request – Agile and DFM: Module 2

<img class="wp-image-25022 aligncenter" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DFM-FINAL-1024x1024.png" alt="" width="540" height="540" /> <a href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DFMWorkshops-2.pdf">DFMWorkshops (2)</a> The past two years have taught us the endurance and tenacity of Manufacturing in MA. As part of that, the top two subjects Massachusetts manufacturers are looking for more insight with hands on training are, Agile & DFM. MassMEP offers a two part module workshop designed for the Massachusetts Manufacturing Industry. <strong>Module two of the series:</strong> Design for Manufacturability, DFM, the benefits of different manufacturing processes and the effect of cost based on the manufacturing process and tooling consideration. The Value Engineering Methodology evaluates the different manufacturing processes, tooling consideration and labor content to establish overall cost to decide on the most economical overall price. <em><strong>Please note this is One Module that is a two-day training module for each topic. That being written, this workshop requires both days in both modules are to be completed for the full training package. As an attendee you will need to schedule time to attend the training over the four day, eight-hour training time. Example: I will be in training for Agile, May 19th & 26th and in training for DFM, June 9th & 16th.</strong></em> Please note that it is strongly recommended that you participate in both of these modules to receive the full package of the training. [mep_register url="https://massmep-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9AdHDFReQV6sf66D6ZdkhQ"]
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All Made Possible

All Made Possible Brief: Funded by MassMEP, Sean Killam and Joe Griffin teamed up in October of 2019 to ensure every middle school student in Massachusetts has access to the highest quality educational resources possible. By the Spring of 2020, All Made Possible successfully grew to more than 1,700 student […]
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Roadmap to a Manufacturing Pipeline

By Lisa Derby Oden, Workforce Program Coordinator, MassMEP The help wanted ads are everywhere in manufacturing. The industry is facing a skills gap that may leave an estimated 2.4 million positions unfilled between 2018 and 2028, with a potential economic impact of $2.5 trillion, according to a study by Deloitte. […]
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5 Reasons to Train Your Employees and How to Make it Affordable

By Lisa Derby Oden, Workforce Program Coordinator, MassMEP Weaknesses – we all have them. And when everyone’s individual weaknesses are all bundled together…well, you have probably found the source of many of your workplace issues. Training can be a primary solution for dealing with these issues. Let’s look at 5 […]
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Challenges and Solutions for Workforce Development

By: Ted Bauer Turning new hires or training current workforce into effective employees requires structure, standardization, and planning. That means developing and implementing an effective training plan that includes ongoing skills development for the entire workforce. Your company’s success depends on it.
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5 Ways to Solve Your Workforce Shortage

It seems that everyone is struggling with a workforce shortage these days. This is primarily a result of low unemployment, retiring baby boomers, and lack of interest or negative understanding about manufacturing careers. There are ways to solve this challenge for your company. Some are strategies that you can tackle […]
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MassMEP Promotes Kathie Mahoney to Center Director

For more information contact: John Killam, MassMEP, johnk@massmep.org Shari Worthington, PR Counsel, Telesian Technology, sharilee@telesian.com November 5, 2018 – Worcester, MA – MassMEP, the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership, has announced the promotion of Kathie Mahoney to MassMEP Center Director. In this new position, Ms. Mahoney is responsible for leading and […]
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What is a Consortium Training Grant?

Written by: Kristy Grignon Does your company have a technical skills gap? Would you like to improve your productivity and quality? Have you been considering ways to get training for your workforce and have thought that your company was too small? Have you looked for ways to fund training, discovered […]
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MassMEP Presents Manufacturing Leadership Award to North Easton Machine Company

MassMEP Presents Manufacturing Leadership Award to North Easton Machine Company Worcester, MA – MassMEP, the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership, is pleased to present the 2nd annual Jack Healy Manufacturing Leadership Award to North Easton Machine Company, Inc. North Easton is being recognized for their dedication to training and for building […]
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