Goodbyes tend to be bittersweet for me and this is certainly no exception. I recently announced that I was leaving OMEP to pursue the next chapter in my career. Your response and support have...
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Curiosity and Trust: A Manufacturing Leadership Guide
practical tips for manufacturing leaders who want to grow their team, improve communications and workflow, or better respond to change
The Invisible Problem Hurting Your Manufacturing Company, and How to Stop It
Underutilized people are the invisible problem hurting most manufacturing businesses. Learn lean manufacturing principles to discover how to build a people-centric business.
Total System Thinking: Learn To Truly See Your Business
As a small or mid-sized manufacturer, there are many factors that can affect your company’s profitability, both inside and outside of your control. How do you make decisions for your manufacturing...
Developing Career Paths for Your Employees
Many employers focus on salary and benefit packages as a way to attract new hires and retain existing employees. These are table-stakes in today's economy. Smart manufacturing companies know they...
Onboarding– Your Secret Weapon for Retention and Engagement
Why are 44 percent percent of manufacturing employees quitting within their first year on the job? Manufacturers who are finally able to get workers in the front door are leaving the backdoor wide...
4 Manufacturing Myths – Debunked
At OMEP we often hear these common misconceptions about the manufacturing industry: Manufacturing Myth 1: US Manufacturing is in decline. Fact: Employment, shipments, and exports are on the rise...
It’s Not “The Great Resignation.” It’s Actually “The Great Recognition.”
THIS IS A GUEST BLOG POST BY MATT FIELDMAN OF AMERICA WORKS, ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON THE NIST MANUFACTURING MATTERS BLOG Some are calling it, “The Great Resignation.” Others are calling it “The...
The Power of A Continuous Improvement Business Philosophy – Lean Lessons Learned
The impact to our business was tangible. We were able to achieve work/life balance because we understood production times and could accurately schedule projects. We also learned how to scope and price projects so that they were profitable.
Manufacturing Matters Oregon – Season 3 of the Podcast
OMEP is pleased to announce the third season of our new collaborative podcast, Manufacturing Matters Oregon. We've been hard at work making exciting changes to the podcast, and are pleased to...
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