Learning Lessons from the Big Boys

Lean works wonders in high-volume, repetitive manufacturing environments, but it also can work in low-volume, high-mix shops. WMEP – and similar organizations around the country – help custom manufacturers implement lean strategies. Read more.

WMEP expands services to bridge language and culture gaps

The Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP) today announced it is expanding the services it offers to help Wisconsin manufacturers bridge language and cultural gaps with Hispanic-speaking workers. Read more.

WMEP assistance generates $137 million economic impact for Wisconsin manufacturers-Partnership fuels sales growth, productivity gains

Wisconsin manufacturers report that assistance they received from the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP) last year produced an economic benefit of $137 million, much of it in sales growth. Read more.

WMEP Promotes Wisconsin Manfuacturing --Group Seeks To Make State a Global Economic Player

An interview with WMEP Executive Director Mike Klonsinski about Wisconsin manufacturing and WMEP's efforts to help Wisconsin manufacturers become more competitive. Read more.

WMEP wins state’s top economic development award

WMEP promotes strong economic growth by helping Wisconsin manufacturers grow and succeed. WEDA hails $849 million impact, 8,000 jobs over past five years. Read more.

WMEP Wins National Innovator of The Year Award
OEM-Supplier Development Initiative (a.k.a. Accelerate) Hailed as Model for Nation

WMEP has garnered a national award for its efforts to improve the performance of Wisconsin suppliers to large manufacturers.WMEP received the Innovator of the Year Award for its OEM-Supplier Development Initiative from the National Institute of Standards & Technology’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership ((NIST MEP). Read more.