Manufacturing is well on its way to a renaissance. There are many trends behind the revival and many new ideas transforming the way manufacturing is being done. One of the most difficult parts of running a successful manufacturing operation is […]

We are proud to introduce the MM! Conference Mobile App that provides a guided tour and planning tool for attendees. With the MM! Conference Mobile App attendees can: Browse by day, track, topic or speaker and create a personalized itinerary, […]

By Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP Robots are a way of life for Erik Nieves. A passionate advocate for robotics, he speaks glowingly of a technological advancement known as a telepresence robot that allows him to carry out his job […]

By Buckley Brinkman, Executive Director & CEO, WMEP  Wisconsin faces a terrific opportunity to accelerate economic growth and solidify our position as manufacturing leaders. One of the necessities to take full advantage of this opportunity will be our ability to […]

By Buckley Brinkman, Executive Director & CEO, WMEP It’s a critical time for Wisconsin and the state’s manufacturers. The improving economy and impending manufacturing surge will provide opportunities to solidify – or lose – Wisconsin’s leading manufacturing position. Collaboration and […]

By Buckley Brinkman, Executive Director & CEO, WMEP All signs point to a terrific 2015 for manufacturing operations. The predictions for the U.S. economy are almost universally strong; our manufacturing platform is the most competitive in the world; and manufacturers […]

John Stampen, Director of Marketing, WMEP The fun part of working at the WMEP is that most everyone you interact with wants the same thing, namely success for Wisconsin Manufacturers. Nowhere is this clearer than behind the scenes of our […]

By Buckley Brinkman, Executive Director & CEO, WMEP Many experts are predicting a big year for manufacturing in 2015 and we can help you be ready for the impending surge. The WMEP is one of the most connected and capable […]

In the movie The Princess Bride one character, Vizzini, repeatedly uses the word “inconceivable” to describe situations that are unfolding before his eyes, which leads another character, Inigo Montoya, to exclaim, “ You keep using that word. I do not think it […]

By Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP Neenah Paper’s three-year Lean Six Sigma journey has bolstered business at multiple facilities within the company. “We’ve always looked for the best opportunities to turn into cost savings but we weren’t capitalizing on them […]