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
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...
Digging Deeper: Why Root Cause Analysis is Crucial for Manufacturing Success
Written by: Scott Regier Aside from manufacturing, another topic I’m passionate about is health and fitness. As such I recently completed a certificate in fitness training. Through the course of the program there was discussion about injuries, specifically the...
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.