Strengthening Western Canada Manufacturing

The Manufacturing Export Enhancement Cluster (MEE Cluster) is excited to announce our formal integration into Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) — the nation’s largest manufacturing consortium.

This strategic integration marks a powerful milestone for the Alberta manufacturing community.  We are amplifying the voice and strength of manufacturers in Alberta — and creating more opportunities to grow, export, and lead across Canada and beyond.

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Five Ways to Prepare for Tariffs and Uncertainty

Five Ways to Prepare for Tariffs and Uncertainty

Written by: Paul Hogendoorn When times are stable, manufacturing businesses run with predictable efficiency. That’s not to say great efficiency or even good efficiency, but relative predictability. And, as most of us are aware, as a nation, our overall productivity...

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Lean Transformation: Why It Matters More for Small and Mid-Size Manufacturers

Lean Transformation: Why It Matters More for Small and Mid-Size Manufacturers

Written by: Holly Blair |
Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt with the MEE Cluster |
Holly’s on a mission to show small and mid-size manufacturers how to thrive with Lean even when you have far fewer resources than large corporations. She’s just published her new book, Lean Transformation for Small and Mid-Size Manufacturers, and in today’s post, we’re taking a closer look at her top reasons why Lean is often more powerful for smaller operations.

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