Fall 2007 VMEC Today
September 28, 2007

This issue of the quarterly VMEC newsletter focuses on new products and services available to Vermont manufacturers: Policy Deployment, Eureka! Winning Ways, and Training Within Industry. The featured success story highlights the work of Questech, located in Rutland, VT, and their recent journey of new product development.
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VMEC Offers SME Lean Bronze Certification
August 17, 2007

VMEC is now authorized to provide review courses and administer the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Certification exam. VMEC has created an informational handout that can help you determine if Lean Bronze Certification is right for you or someone in your company.
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VMEC Rolls Out New Growth Service - Eureka! Winning Ways
July 12, 2007

Articles from VMEC's Summer 2007 Today newsletter highlight the details of this new growth service being provided by VMEC to Vermont manufacturers.
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Summer 2007 VMEC Today
June 28, 2007

This issue of the quarterly VMEC newsletter focuses on new growth services for Vermont manufacturers. Other features include a success story about Vermont Composites, Inc. and highlights of the MEP National Conference.
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New VMEC Program - Eureka! Winning Ways
April 10, 2007

VMEC and the National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) in partnership with Doug Hall, founder of Eureka! Ranch (www.eurekaranch.com) and star of ABC's nationally syndicated American Inventor, recently piloted a program called Eureka! Winning Ways.

Q2'07 VMEC Today
April 9, 2007

This issue of the quarterly VMEC newsletter focuses on Lean Tools for Lean Management. Other features include a success story about BioTek and a book review.
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Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt - Training Program
March 7, 2007

The Vermont Section of the American Society for Quality (VT ASQ) is presenting Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt - Training Program beginning in April, 2007. The 8-week training program will cover the entire DMAIC process and conclude with an exam to receive a Green Belt certificate. This is NOT a national certification exam.
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Q1'07 VMEC Today
January 7, 2007

This issue focues on supply chain management and features a success story on Ann Clark Ltd.
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Multi-Sector General Permits
December 18, 2006

The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently issued the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity.

Small Businesses Do Win Government Contracts
December 6, 2006

4th Annual Strategies for Winning Government Contracts
Thursday, February 1, 2007
Sheraton, Burlington

Q4'06 VMEC Today
October 19, 2006

This issue of the quarterly VMEC newsletter includes the article, "Tying Lean to a Business Purpose" and a success story on Absolute Precision.
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PSG Employment Opportunity
October 11, 2006

Process Strategies Group (PSG) currently has a job opening for Process Strategies Advisor. PSG is a specialized business unit of VMEC.

Growing Your International Business
October 4, 2006

Panel Q&A from August Exporting Event

Q3'06 VMEC Today
July 25, 2006

This issue of the VMEC newsletter focuses on Lean Accounting and Lean Performance Measurements.
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Q2'06 VMEC Today
April 14, 2006

Includes articles on Innovation and SBIR funding opportunities.
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Machine Operator Skills Training (M.O.S.T.)
March 31, 2006

Turn your workforce into an asset that will give you the competitive edge
M.O.S.T. is a pilot program involving the 6 New England states to address the advanced machine shops' critical need for qualified operators.

VMEC 2005 Impact Report
February 24, 2006

The 2005 Impact Report is now available.
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Q1'06 Newsletter
December 27, 2005

This issue of VMEC Today includes articles about Supply Chain Management and Standardized Work Training.
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New VMEC Service: Standardized Work Training
December 20, 2005

VMEC is pleased to offer Standardized Work training to Vermont companies using the time-tested process known as, "Training Within Industry" (TWI).

Q4'05 Newsletter
October 11, 2005

The latest issue of VMEC Today features a Q & A about Lean Sigma and an article about the new Manufacturer's Deduction.

New VMEC Service - Business Contintuity Management
August 5, 2005

VMEC has partnered with Risk Solutions International (RSI), an experienced national leader in risk management, to bring Business Continuity Management and Planning solutions to Vermont manufacturers.

Q3'05 Newsletter
July 1, 2005

This issue of VMEC Today includes articles on Business Contintuity Management and RFID.

Q2'05 Newsletter
April 1, 2005

In this Issue: "The State of Lean" by Jim Womack and "Get Ready, Here Comes Nanotechnology"
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Q1'05 Newsletter
January 13, 2005

The latest issue of VMEC Today features an article on beginning a "Lean transformation" and a success story about IBM and their experience with Lean.
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VMEC ELECTS THREE NEW MEMBERS TO BOARD
December 15, 2004

The Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center (VMEC) announced the addition of three new members to their Advisory Board.

Q4'04 VMEC Newsletter
November 23, 2004

Check out the latest news, articles and other important information designed specifically for Vermont manufacturers.
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IBM, VMEC, and State of Vermont Form "Lean Training Partnership" for Training and Lean Implementation
September 22, 2004

With funding from the Vermont Training Program of the Department of Economic Development, IBM's Essex Junction plant has begun a training program that will improve productivity and lower production costs, according to the Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center (VMEC), who will conduct the training under a contract with IBM

Q3'04 VMEC Newsletter
July 21, 2004

Check out the latest news, articles and other important information designed specifically for Vermont manufacturers.
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Federal Government's Manufacturing Extension Partnership Named as a Finalist for Prestigious Innovations in American Government Award
April 27, 2004

Commerce Department’s not-for-profit initiative keeps small manufacturers competitive; eligible for $100,000 prize

Q2'04 VMEC Newsletter
April 7, 2004

Check out the latest news, articles and other important information designed specifically for Vermont manufacturers.

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Charting the Supply Chain DNA
February 3, 2004

How do you develop an integrated operating system that can simultaneously improve working capital, enhance revenue and margin, and improve order-to-delivery predictability? One innovative approach is to select and configure a unique blend of capabilities and strategies, or "supply chain DNA," across the dimensions of process, information, cash, and organization. Here's a roadmap to executing that approach--and in the process, achieving all three benefits at once.
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