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Coaching for Process, Energy, and Environmental Improvement

Wednesday, June 1, 2022 | Lean and Green, Operational Excellence, All
It’s hard to see opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction when you’re focused on running a business day-to-day. Break out of your usual routine, use new tools, and see y... Read More

Impact Washington Expands Team to Better Serve the Manufacturing Community

Tuesday, May 31, 2022 | News Release, All
     Center Welcomes Project Logistics Coordinator and IT Manager Impact Washington – NIST MEP  welcomes Anibeth Ruiz as Project Logistics Coordinator an... Read More

Impact Washington Staff join members from other NIST MEP Centers for the Tab Wilkins Emerging MEP Leaders program.

Thursday, May 26, 2022 | News Release, All
  A few weeks ago, Damon Nix, CSP, Director of Business Development, and Miguel Angel Moreno Hierro our, Small and Rural Manufacturers Account Executive, traveled to Knoxville... Read More

Lean Warehouse Management May Be Just What Your Warehouse Needs

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 | Operational Excellence, All
Manufacturers are always looking for ways to produce faster results and improve efficiency. When applied effectively to your day-to-day manufacturing procedures, lean warehouse management does just... Read More

Fresh Ideas to Effectively Attract and Retain Talent

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 | Workforce Development, All
How to Effectively Attract and Retain Talent Today's talent market is more chaotic and competitive than ever. With the "Great Resignation," employers have seen people leave their jobs in large numb... Read More

How to Scout for Your Next Business Growth Opportunity

Monday, April 18, 2022 | Growth and Innovation, All
  Taking advantage of business growth opportunities is imperative for creating and sustaining a successful manufacturing company. The recent Covid-19 pandemic caused massive supply chain is... Read More

Why Small Manufacturers Should Consider a Manufacturing Execution System

Tuesday, April 12, 2022 | Operational Excellence, All
An essential part of ensuring your manufacturing company runs smoothly is identifying problems within your systems. A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) can help identify issues and increase e... Read More

Local Manufacturers Advocate for Impact Washington - NIST MEP at Hill Day Events

Thursday, April 7, 2022 | News Release, All
Several regional manufacturing executives – Jay Schmidt from Silicon Forest Electronics, Carlos Veliz from Commercial Aircraft Interiors, Jennifer Porter from Satsuma Designs, Allison Budvars... Read More

Impact Washington Offers Cybersecurity Consortium Grant Opportunity

Wednesday, April 6, 2022 | Cybersecurity | CMMC, Grants, Operational Excellence, All
  Best Practices, Training, and Implementation of NIST 800-171 Controls. Cohort curriculum designed to Create CMMC Level 2 Awareness Commitment Needed By: May 1, 2022 Training: August 202... Read More

Impact Washington and NIST MEP National Network Helps Manufacturers Respond to the Pandemic and Thrive Despite It

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 | News Release, All
  MEP National Network Helps Manufacturers Respond to the Pandemic and Thrive Despite  The Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), a program of the U.S. Commerce Department&rsq... Read More