The MassMEP Next Generation Manufacturer Newsline: November 2012

In This Issue…
Insights, best practices, how to’s, and success stories from manufacturing organizations in New England. Let us know if there’s something in particular you’d like us to cover, – Kathie Mahoney, Editor, [email protected] or (508) 831-7020.

From the Desk of Jack Healy

• A Story of Knowing Customer Requirements & Exceeding Expectations

• Guest Editorial: Make High Tech a High Priority

Video of the Month

• Why LEGO is the Best Company in the World

Growth Manufacturers Case Study

• Product Diversity, Quality, Manufacturing Flexibility Lead to Growth in Down Economy

• Change is Good at Yankee Candle Manufacturing

Workforce Strategies

• MACWIC Fills Skilled Worker Gap that Costs Manufacturers Millions

• Need CNC Operators? WPI Advanced CNC Trained Potential Employee Resumes Posted

• Technical Skills Training in Worcester

Technology Acceleration

• Solving the Puzzle of Business Growth

Industry News

• IT Theft a Threat to Massachusetts Manufacturing Companies

• NEBHE Seeks MassMEP Clients & Partners to Reduce Skills Shortages

MassMEP Programs & Partner Events:
For complete details about these programs for manufacturers, visit the MAC Events Calendar.

• MSAN Technical Skills Training: G Code for Mills, Worcester, MA – December 7

• Massachusetts Export Center’s Export Expo, Boston, MA – December 11

• WPI Venture Forum, Networking Event, Worcester, MA – December 11

• MassMEP Unlocking the Levers for Growth: Tools & Resources for Manufacturers to Grow, Waltham, MA – December 13

• Southern New England Entrepreneurs Forum, Holiday Networking, Fall River, MA – December 13

• MSAN Technical Skills Training: G Code for Lathes, Worcester, MA – December 14

• MSAN Technical Skills Training: Metrology & Quality Inspection, Worcester, MA – January 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2013

Partner Highlight

• AME: The Association for Manufacturing Excellence

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