VMEC

A recent study conducted by Eureka Ranch focused on work hours lost per day due to ineffective systems. The lost hours vary based on the company’s stage, ranging from growth to decline. From growth to plateau stage, the range is 75 to 151 minutes, averaging over 90 minutes per day. And if growth is declining, […]

Mention meetings to almost anyone and you’ll get an immediate reaction, usually a groan. Too many meetings, not enough time to actually do the work. But here’s the less obvious problem: too few meetings can be just as costly. The real challenge isn’t eliminating meetings — it’s knowing when they’re the right tool and when […]

What started as a Workforce Development Training Program for this leading global technology company that serves the medical and packaging industries ended up being so much more…. Husky Technologies had worked successfully with VMEC on multiple projects over the previous 20+ years at their Milton, VT facility. Their programs included Lean Concepts, Value Stream Mapping, […]

“According to estimates reported by Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center manufacturing clients, the MEP National Network helped manufacturers achieve $15 billion in new and retained sales, $5 billion in new client investments, $2.6 billion in cost savings and over 108,000 jobs created or retained in fiscal year 2024.”  All the manufacturing companies that work with […]

What do you get when you cross Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, a compostable hemp bioplastic spoon and a VT Future Fest?  Answer – Vilhemp USA, of course!  Janet Currie and Amy Quinn Dacey, Co-Founders of QCC Limited, LLC dba Vilhemp USA, crossed paths with VMEC at the summer 2024 Future Fest in Burlington, Vermont.  […]

VMEC’s partner, The Manufacturing Collaborative (Vermont’s own Advanced Manufacturing Center) in Randolph Center, VT, is performing machining operations for Vermont manufacturers. We have recently completed additional training on our DMG Mori 5-Axis machining center and have full-time machinists on staff. The Collaborative’s mission is to help Vermont manufacturers understand the technology, demonstrate the equipment, or […]

We have all heard the saying “give a person a fish and feed them for the day but teach a person to fish and they can feed themselves for a lifetime.” Recently, we have been hearing from our Vermont manufacturers that this kind of approach is all well and good when you have the people, […]

November 25 is Small Business Saturday! It’s more than just a day; it’s an opportunity for communities to rally behind the local entrepreneurs and artisans that define their culture.  This is particularly true in Vermont, where Yankee ingenuity meets creativity to produce unparalleled products. Vermont’s small and mid-sized manufacturers continue to be the craftspeople at […]

We often hear from our small and medium manufacturing (SMM) clients that a lack of qualified people, or simply people, are hampering their ability to fulfill their current orders and negatively affecting their ability to grow. While that is true, there may be ways to mitigate or eliminate the issue through a combination of approaches. […]

Workforce challenges these days are never-ending, not just for manufacturers but across the business spectrum. You have to be on top of your game to be successful building a talent pipeline, recruiting and hiring, onboarding and training, creating an engaging workplace culture, and promoting career development. Leadership skills in manufacturing are paramount, as is the […]