Manufacturing Update April 2023

NCMEP News

Do Not Miss The North Carolina Manufacturing Conference!

April 20-21, 2023 | Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, NC

Attend The North Carolina Manufacturing Conference, MFGCON, to learn about the latest trends and advancements in manufacturing, network with other professionals in the industry, and gain valuable insights into how to improve your business operations. Whether you are a small business owner or a seasoned manufacturing executive, MFGCON is a must-attend event to help you stay ahead of the curve and achieve your business goals.

Building a Collaborative Manufacturing Ecosystem in Support of the Department of Defense

Thursday, April 27, 2023, 9:30 am-3:30 pm
Congdon Yards, HIgh Point, NC

Register To Attend

The focus of this event is to provide information about resources for workforce, business growth, innovation and opportunity for North Carolina manufacturers, through the outreach program for the North Carolina Defense Manufacturing Community Support Program (DMCSP) grant. This event is co-hosted by the Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC) and NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) Defense Industry Initiatives in partnership with Business High Point-Chamber of Commerce, Visit High Point and Heroes Center of High Point. There is no cost to attend, lunch is included and registration is required.

Four Reasons Why You Should Attend MFGCON

Manufacturing is a vital industry that contributes significantly to the economy of any nation. North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership’s Manufacturing Conference (MFGCON) is an annual event that brings together manufacturers, suppliers and other stakeholders in the manufacturing industry. Attending MFGCON can be a valuable experience for anyone in the manufacturing industry. Here are four reasons why you should attend MFGCON »

NC State University IES and NCMEP Still Have Strong Support on Capitol Hill

On Wednesday, March 8 a group of North Carolina State University Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) staffers accompanied a couple of North Carolina’s manufacturing business leaders to Washington, DC for the annual “Hill Day” visits with the NC delegation of US-elected representatives in the Senate and the House. Read About the Visit »

New Episode: NCMEP Clocking In – Voices of North Carolina Manufacturing

In the April episode of Clocking In, Phil Mintz sits down with beachBUB© founder Bill Schermerhorn. Phil Mintz and Bill discuss the founding of beachBUB©, beachBUB©unique workforce, why beach umbrella safety is vital and more. Listen to the episode »

Salisbury Post Publishes Article About NCMEP’s TRACKS-CN Initiative

NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) director of extension research Dr. Evelyn Brown’s hometown newspaper, the Salisbury Post picked up her story about spearheading the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP) initiative TRACKS-CN and the work the TRACKS-CN group has been doing to develop and promote the Cyber4RAM digital badge. Read here »

IES News

NCAFE Key Dates for 2023

Based upon the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the North Carolina Award for Excellence (NCAfE) is the top state-level recognition presented to an organization that has demonstrated, through its practices and achievements, the highest level of performance excellence by applying the principles of the Baldrige Excellence Framework. The Baldrige Excellence Framework is the key to assessing if your organization is doing as well as it could. Learn more about the application process and upcoming dates »

NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions, Defense Industries Initiatives Highlighted in Speciality Fabrics Review Article

The Speciality Fabrics Review, an Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) publication, recently interviewed Michael Mullins, the director of Defense Industry Initiatives, NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions, about the North Carolina Defense Manufacturing Community Support Program. Read the Full Article »

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 think of pineapple (or sliced fruit cups) when you think of Dole, or maybe Dole Whips (anybody wanna make a Disney trip?). But the most recent high-profile hack resulted in Dole’s packaged salads and salad kits being absent from store shelves. Read More »

Save the Date

AME Lean Summit

May 1-3, 2023 | Charlotte, NC

The Southeastern Region Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) Lean Summit this year is all about leadership. Workshops and tours will focus on building skills and culture to enable current and future leaders to drive continuous improvement in their businesses.

FEDTEX SUMMIT

May 23-24, 2023 | Raleigh, NC

The FEDTEX Summit connects US Department of Defense and federal agency clothing and textiles, individual equipment and organizational equipment buyers and requirements officials with manufacturing, supply chain, research and development, testing, workforce development and academic resources from across the southeast United States. Read more about FEDTEX supports the strong textile legacy in North Carolina »

Upcoming Webinars

Timeout for Safety

April 19, 2023 | Join Here

Join us for the upcoming Timeout for Safety virtual discussion sessions. 30-minute sessions are open forums so whether you want to inquire about safety topics or just want to pop in and say “Hello!” all are welcome! Additionally, everyone is encouraged to bring questions and ideas to discuss with fellow safety professionals in an informal but informative session.

Benefits of Timer Pro Webinar

May 10, 2023 | Register to Attend

This webinar is for manufacturers that want to improve their manufacturing processes using traditional Industrial Engineering methods through Timer Pro and student manpower. Any other companies that want to find ways to improve their processes using traditional Industrial Engineering methods through Timer Pro and student manpower.

A System Process for Innovation Webinar

May 17, 2023 | Register to Attend

This webinar will be presented by Kevin Grayson, Assistant Director of Technology Management, NC State University, Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) Participants will learn a standardized way to innovate, record ideas and advance (or kill) ideas.

Upcoming Courses

Featured Courses

Auditing Skills for Safety Professionals
May 17 | Greensboro, NC

One of the “root causes” of workplace injuries, illnesses, and incidents is the failure to recognize hazards that are present or hazards that could have been anticipated. A critical element of any effective safety and health program is a proactive, ongoing process to identify and assess such hazards. This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to conduct workplace safety audits for their organization.