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RECAP: Building a Collaborative Manufacturing Ecosystem In Support of the Department of Defense Forum
On April 27, 2023, NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) Defense Industry Initiatives and the Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC) in partnership with Business High Point-Chamber of Commerce, Visit High Point and Heroes Center, hosted the Building a Collaborative Manufacturing Ecosystem In Support of the Department of Defense (DoD) event in High Point, North Carolina.
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NC Textile Company Finds Help With Labor Among Inmates
Kings Mountain, NC textile company and NC State Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) client STI Fabrics have found relief for their labor shortages by hiring men incarcerated at a local prison. […]
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The Federal Defense and Textile Summit (FEDTEX) is May 23-24, 2023
Who should attend– All prime textile manufacturers and textile supply chain manufacturers currently producing clothing, footwear, parachutes and textile-based tactical equipment for DoD, and producers of medical, PPE and related […]
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Chris Hartley, NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions Lean Improvement Specialist, to Present at AME Lean Summit 2023
The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) is hosting the Southeastern Region annual Lean Summit May 1-3, 2023 in Charlotte, NC. This year, the summit is all about leadership. Workshops and […]
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Mexican Food and Mental Health
Last night I had dinner at a favorite, local Mexican restaurant. It’s a bit of a dive and quite small, but the food is amazing. A wall-mounted television was set […]
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Four Common Mistakes Companies Make When Implementing a Quality Management System
Quality management systems (QMS) are essential for companies looking to streamline operations, improve customer satisfaction and comply with regulations. Implementing a QMS, however, is no easy task. Many companies make mistakes that can derail the effectiveness of their quality management system.
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Managing Stress for a Better Life
April is Stress Awareness Month. Stress is a common experience that everyone goes through at some point in their lives. It can be caused by different factors such as work […]
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Another Fruitful Hack
Headlines regularly feature “Hack,” “Breach” or “Cybersecurity,” but it’s not often that we feel the brunt of these on our dinner plate, or in this case, salad bowl. You may […]
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Loving a Locally-Sourced Valentine’s Day
Get your loved one something special this Valentine’s Day with locally made goods! Discover our list of the best North Carolina-made gifts.
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