Next Generation Manufacturing

Next Generation Manufacturing (NGM) 2011 Survery Results & Reports (click below to view)

     1. National Next Generation Manufacturing Study 2011 - Executive Summary Report
     2. American Small Manufacturers Coalition (ASMC) October 2011 Press Release Identifying Key Trends in 2011 National NGM Study 

Next Generation Manufacturing (NGM) 2009 Survey Results & Reports (click below to view)

1. National Next Generation Manufacturing Data Report - 2009
2. National Next Generation Manufacturing Study Overview & Findings - 2009
3. Vermont vs. National Next Generation Manufacturing Survey - Key Findings - 2009
4. New England ngm Study Data Report (includes detailed Vermont data) - 2009
5. New England Executive Summary - Next Generation Manufacturing Study - 2009
6. VMEC News Release, "VMEC Releases Next Generation Manufacturing Study Results"
7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) re: Next Generation Manufacturing Study - 2009

Next Generation Manufacturing Strategies are a framework of strategies that will drive manufacturing growth and profitability in the 21st century.
Next Generation manufacturers will need to provide superior execution on a select few strategies and be aware of and competitive in all of these strategies. Since 1995, the statewide, not-for-profit VMEC has been helping Vermont manufacturers succeed and thrive. It is a goal of VMEC to remain a key resource and assist as many Vermont manufacturers as possible - those who are truly willing and committed - to be executing at a world-class level in Next Generation Manufacturing (NGM) strategies by 2015.

An important research study to assess the progress of Vermont manufacturers in adopting strategies to win in the global economy was launched in February 2009 by VMEC, and it concluded in April 2009. Study participants were offered a free, customized benchmarking report comparing their progress to the overall results as well as to other respondents of similar revenue and number of employees. The MPI Group, an internationally respected research, strategy, and benchmarking company prepared each report.

This study was the first step in a long-term effort to help Vermont's manufacturers weather today's economic challenges, improve their manufacturing competitiveness, and grow over the next decade. The study results will also help VMEC in its planning for new products and services that need to be offered to Vermont companies.

The NGM Study was part of a coordinated nationwide effort through the American Small Manufacturers Coalition (ASMC) (www.smallmanufacturers.org).

VMEC believes that the adoption of Next Generation Manufacturing strategies represents an historic opportunity to strengthen and improve the Vermont and US manufacturing base and achieve a long-term competitive advantage across all industries and sectors.

Next Generation Manufacturing Strategies address the following six key areas:

1. Customer Focused Innovation
2. Advanced Talent Management
3. Systemic Continuous Improvement
4. Extended Enterprise Management
5. Sustainable Product and Process Development
6. Global Engagement

VMEC is available to assist Vermont companies in their journey to be competitive in each Next Generation Manufacturing strategy and attribute.

Click here for more details on Next Generation Manufacturing Strategies or Contact VMEC at 802-728-1432