Fraud comes in many forms, and the losses for some manufacturers can be crippling. Pewaukee, WI: Featured guest speaker Maribeth Vander Weele, president of the Vander Weele Group, a Chicago firm that provides corporate investigations, investigative intelligence and data analysis […]
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Fraud is a real issue for manufacturers, according to expert
- Business Outcome: Growth
- August 08, 2013
- Author: WMEP
Plastic film recycling initiative launched
- Business Outcome: Cost and Efficiency
- July 09, 2013
- Author: WMEP
Manufacturer input sought The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has partnered with the American Chemistry Council’s Flexible Film Recycling Group (FFRG) and GreenBlue’s Sustainable Packaging Coalition to establish the Wisconsin Plastic Film Recycling Initiative with the intent of dramatically increasing […]
Manufacturing remains major driver of state’s economy, study finds
- Business Outcome: Growth
- July 09, 2013
- Author: WMEP
Study focuses on state’s driver industries by Rich Rovito Manufacturing continues to be the driver of Wisconsin’s economy, but the state is at an economic crossroads following the recovery from a devastating recession, according to the Wisconsin Economic Future Study […]
Survey seeks manufacturers input on hiring welders
- Business Outcome: Growth
- June 11, 2013
- Author: WMEP
Survey closes tomorrow, June 12th! The Manufacturing Careers Partnership is seeking input on a Welding 1010 Survey. Any manufacturer that employs welders, is encouraged to participate in this 15-minute, multiple choice survey to share information about its pre-employment qualifications […]
2014 Best Plants Conference
- Business Outcome: Growth
- March 20, 2013
- Author: WMEP
Mark your calendar for May 5-7 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee for the The 2014 Best Plants Conference which focusing on helping manufacturing facilities improve their operations. Through plant tours, pre-conference workshops, keynote presentations, concurrent breakout sessions, networking events/receptions, […]
Manufacturing leaders emphasize the reality of the skills gap
- Business Outcome: Growth
- March 12, 2013
- Author: WMEP
Article by Rich Rovito, WMEP Industry Reporter The struggle by manufacturers throughout the state to find qualified job seekers to fill open position remains a hot topic as evidenced by the packed sessions at the recent Manufacturing Matters! Conference that […]
WEDC Announces that Phase III of the Profitable Sustainability Initiative has Openings for 32 Additional Companies
- Business Outcome: Cost and Efficiency
- February 27, 2013
- Author: WMEP
PSI Pilot Program Already Has Demonstrated Substantial ROI for Manufacturers, State of Wisconsin MADISON–An innovative program to promote sustainable manufacturing in Wisconsin has availability for 32 additional manufacturers. The Profitable Sustainability Initiative, managed by the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP) […]
Why Gen Y’s Choose Manufacturing
- Business Outcome: Cost and Efficiency
- February 05, 2013
- Author: WMEP
Getting young people interested in careers in manufacturing has been a long-standing challenge for industrial companies throughout the state. Companies know that convincing members of Generation Y of the value of careers in manufacturing will go a long way toward […]
Exporting- the key to business expansion
- Business Outcome: Growth
- February 05, 2013
- Author: WMEP
Manufacturing leaders say it’s a mistake to ignore the global market By Rich Rovito, WMEP industry reporter Explosive economic growth in other parts of the world has presented an opportunity for Wisconsin manufacturers to boost their revenue and take advantage […]
PSI Phase 1 Full Report
- Business Outcome: Cost and Efficiency
- June 09, 2012
- Author: WMEP
Sustainability report shows high ROI
