November 07, 2019 By: Traci Spencer This article is the third installment in a five-part series outlining best practices when it comes to “Cybersecurity for Manufacturers.” These recommendations follow the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) cybersecurity framework, which […]
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How to Detect a Cyber Attack Against Your Company
- Business Outcome: Cyber Security
- November 11, 2019
- Author: Guest Blog
The Importance of Productivity
- Business Outcome: Blog III
- November 04, 2019
- Author: Guest Blog
November 01, 2019 By: Ken Voytek Productivity matters. It matters a lot. Yet it often seems that folks talk about productivity, but don’t do anything about it. At least, it feels that way to me when I go outside of […]
How to Protect Your Business from Cyber Attacks
- Business Outcome: Cyber Security
- October 25, 2019
- Author: Guest Blog
October 22, 2019 By: Traci Spencer This article is the second installment in a five-part series outlining best practices when it comes to “Cybersecurity for Manufacturers.” These recommendations follow the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework. In part one of […]
The Food Safety Modernization Act in a Nutshell
- Business Outcome: Certification and Compliance
- October 18, 2019
- Author: Guest Blog
October 17, 2019 By: Dileep Thatte According to information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every year 48 million people in the U.S. get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die from foodborne diseases. That means 1 in […]
Manufacturing Month Highlights Industry’s Contribution to State Economy
- Business Outcome: Blog III
- October 04, 2019
- Author: Guest Blog
by Tim Wiora, WMEP Executive Director/CEO October 10th, 2019 Dear Colleagues, Manufacturing Month is here. Throughout October, the focus is on the innovative and resilient manufacturers that are key drivers of our state’s economy. There are more than 9,000 […]
The 5 Most Common Cybersecurity Threats to Manufacturers
- Business Outcome: Cyber Security
- October 03, 2019
- Author: Guest Blog
October 03, 2019 By: Elliot Forsyth Manufacturers are increasingly under threat from cyberattacks. This is a real concern not just because of the typical business vulnerabilities (e.g., stolen intellectual property, ransomware) but because in today’s increasingly connected world, a successful […]
How to Make Your First Robot Integration a Success
- Business Outcome: Technology
- October 02, 2019
- Author: Guest Blog
Across the United States, small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) are contemplating integrating industrial robots into their facilities. There is a growing awareness that increasingly flexible and affordable robotics systems can help existing workers in a variety of different ways, taking […]
What You Should Consider Before Implementing Electronic Work Instructions at Your Plant
- Business Outcome: Blog III
- October 01, 2019
- Author: Guest Blog
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 As technology on the shop floor continues to advance, manufacturers are becoming more aware of new software tools and mobile hardware platforms, such as tablets and hands-free smart glasses, that are making a significant impact on the […]
Omni Capital answered a common question. It lead to exceptional results.
- Business Outcome: Certification and Compliance
- September 03, 2019
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
A simple question on a lengthy annual form from one of its largest customers served as a catalyst for Omni Capital Corporation to seek ISO certification. “Every year we have to fill out a questionnaire and one of the questions […]
WMEP helped New Berlin Plastics Upgrade to ISO 9001:2015 resulting in $17 million of retained and new sales
- Business Outcome: Certification and Compliance
- August 26, 2019
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
August 21, 2019 By: RichRovito, Industry Reporter via Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing and Productivity (WCMP) Founded in 1974, New Berlin Plastics is a manufacturer of high-quality, custom injection-molded plastic components. New Berlin Plastics partners with medium-to-large Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to provide […]
