Data Breach Notification Laws: How to Manufacture a Confident Response
By Robert Barnes Reposted With Permission From Nist.gov With the number of reported data breaches steadily increasing every year, they are in the news so frequently that it’s hard to keep them all straight. In
Detecting Abnormal Cyber Behavior Before a Cyberattack
By Michael Powell, Cybersecurity Engineer at the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Reposted With Permission From Nist.gov The promise of advanced manufacturing technologies — also known
CMMC and the NIST 800-171 Basic Assessment
By George Chao, Manex Advanced Manufacturing and Strategic Partnerships Manager Are you concerned about keeping or getting new defense contract work? Getting new defense contract work, or keeping what you have, requires a clear understanding
New Tax Credit to Fully Offset the Cost for Small Businesses Who Provide Paid Leave for Employees to Get Vaccinated
Reposted via NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership The White House is making a special request to the MEP National Network because of our unique relationship and access to the nation’s small and medium-sized manufacturers. The Network
Are You Tracking Customer Perception? ISO Can Help
By Michael Shabaka, Ph.D., Director of Sales & Innovation for Manex I am a firm believer in the adage the customer is always right. In today’s increasingly competitive environment, it is more important than
Rep. John Garamendi and U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Mike Braun Reintroduce Made in America Act
Press Release Via Garamendi.house.gov Bipartisan and Bicameral Legislation Would Strengthen Buy American Requirements for Taxpayer-funded Infrastructure Projects WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA03) and U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Mike
America Works – An Innovative Approach to Workforce Development
By Matthew Fieldman Reposted with permission by NIST.gov Nurturing innovation in workforce development The American manufacturing industry is at a crossroads, facing growing competition from foreign countries while struggling to develop a skilled, dedicated workforce here
Grant Available for Small Businesses
By Gene Russell, Manex President & CEO Manex received the Governor’s Small Business Technical Assistance Expansion Program (SBTAEP) Grant, allowing Manex to deploy its manufacturing technical training and advisory programs to a broader audience.
Maximize Space Efficiencies, Workflows Through Layout Optimization
By Gene Russell, President and CEO The Corporation for Manufacturing Excellence: Manex The aim of improving your manufacturing floor layout to minimize expansion expenses by creating space and flow within the given constraints. The optimal manufacturing
Business Planning with Manex
By Gene Russell, Manex President & CEO A smart business plan for manufacturing is more than smart. It relies on data and it is essential as manufacturers and small business of all types climb out
Operational Excellence
By Gene Russell, Manex President & CEO If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, become more… then you are a leader. - John Quincy Adams What could be more appealing
Final Manufacturing Survey of 2020 Finds Cautious Optimism to Close Out Turbulent Year
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) released its final Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey of the year, which showed optimism climbing from its low in the second quarter brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the fourth
How can companies survive and thrive in a “black swan” event by embracing open innovation?
By Bernard Casse, Ph.D. Reposted with permission by rios.ai The world is experiencing a “black swan” event — an extremely rare event with very severe impacts. COVID-19 has caused unparalleled disruptions to our lives and to many
Asking the Right Questions
Michael Levin is a Manex consultant with expertise in sales and leadership. Mr. Levin provides comprehensive training that gives your sales team the advantage. In this video, he provides tips on asking the right questions
Standing Out From Competitors
Michael Levin is a Manex consultant with expertise in sales and leadership. Mr. Levin provides comprehensive training that gives your sales team the advantage. In this video, he provides tips on standing out from your