"For over 60 years, Tennessee MEP has been the trusted partner for small to medium-sized Tennessee manufacturers, boosting productivity, profitability, and competitiveness. Our expert team, with decades of manufacturing experience, understands the challenges faced by manufacturers today." Watch the video below to learn more about us and visit https://lnkd.in/d5Cq6aKT UT Center for Industrial Services, Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) #manufacturing #mepnationalnetwork #mepnn University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service University of Tennessee System
TMEP - Tennessee Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Manufacturing
Nashville, Tennessee 960 followers
We provide high-value solutions to help manufacturers across the state increase performance and profitability.
About us
The Tennessee Manufacturing Extension Partnership’s (TMEP) mission is to strengthen and empower U.S. manufacturers. We provide a specialized range of services & resources for Tennessee manufacturers including workforce development, supply chain management, operational excellence, manufacturing technology consulting, & quality management systems certifications. TMEP is part of a National Network of resource centers funded by the Department of Commerce and is a program within the University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services. For more information about TMEP, email tmep@tennessee.edu or visit tmep.cis.tennessee.edu
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https://tmep.cis.tennessee.edu/
External link for TMEP - Tennessee Manufacturing Extension Partnership
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Founded
- 1963
- Specialties
- Manufacturing, Workforce Development, Toyota Kata, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Resiliency, Cybersecurity, Six Sigma, Environmental Health & Safety, Quality Management Systems, Quality Core Tools, ISO 9001, Automation, Technology Scouting, Manufacturing Consulting, Advanced Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, Continuous Improvement, OEM Supplier Development, Focused Problem Solving (Kaizen), Nissan Supplier Development, Leadership Development, QMS Implementation and Compliance, Health & Safety Compliance, Technology Scouting, Mistake Proofing, Lean Certificate Series, Workplace Organization/5S, Value Stream Mapping, Cellular Manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), OSHA, Kanban Pull Systems, Quick Changeover (SMED), IATF 16949, Internal Auditor Training, ISO 13485, OSHA ISO 45001, Cybersecurity NIST 800-171, Environmental ISO 14001, Energy ISO 50001, Vital Learning, Manufacturing Skills for Success, Lean Office, Training Within Industry, PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), SPC (Statistical Process Control), FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), MSA (Measurement Systems Analysis), AS9100, Gap Analysis, Internal Auditing, NQA1, cGMP, Technology Driven Market Intelligence, Supplier Scouting, Optimized People Development Systems, Assessments, On-site training, Standardized Work, Cybersecurity for DOD Suppliers, Connex Marketplace, Risk Management, Process Improvement, Tooling U SME, Online Training, On-site Visits, and Open Enrollment Courses
Updates
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💡 Level up your workforce with Tooling U-SME's Leadership online training! Encourage employees’ growth and career potential with this series of classes focused on building effective leadership and management skills. Targeted for the manufacturing industry, this series also covers project planning, organizational design, theories of leadership and labor relations. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/etc_VZMS and contact your local solutions consultant to get started today! UT Center for Industrial Services., Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) #mepnn #onlinetraining #leadership #workforcedevelopment
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According to the US Department of Homeland Security, the manufacturing industry is the second most targeted industry when you look at the number of reported cyber attacks. Why? Cyber criminals view small and medium-sized manufacturers as prime targets precisely because many of these companies do not have adequate preventative measures in place. ➡ Learn more about the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and how TMEP can help you implement it at your organization here: https://lnkd.in/eEvC5pXd #cybersecurity #NIST #manufacturing #mepnn
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This is a great article by the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) talking about the Manufacturing Skills for Success Program (originally started by Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)) that we provide to justice-involved individuals across the state of Tennessee! ➡ Learn more about TMEP's Manufacturing Skills for Success program at https://lnkd.in/eivWrcQK ➡ Read more: https://lnkd.in/eehfcJHy
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Manufacturing industries as varied as automotive, electronics, chemical products and food already use collaborative robots (cobots) for tasks such as assembly, loading and packaging. The partnership between humans and cobots is an important one that combines tasks and drills with thoughts and skills. ➡ Learn more about Industry 4.0 and Advanced Manufacturing and how TMEP can help optimize your manufacturing process at https://lnkd.in/epVjqim6 Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) UT Center for Industrial Services #advancedmanufacturing #mepnn #cobots #automation
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Industry Lingo 1️⃣0️⃣1️⃣: What is Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)? Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) is a structured approach to product and process design. It’s a systematic method that manufacturers use to ensure the production of quality products that meet customer requirements. APQP is primarily utilized within the automotive sector but is beneficial for manufacturers in a variety of industries. The process involves several phases from concept through product validation, integrating the voice of the customer into every stage. ➡ Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e6mzDjZP ➡ Register for APQP training in Knoxville on 10/28: https://lnkd.in/eSYs3yUU #quality #coretools #apq #mepnationalnetwork #mepnn
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Shoutout to or TMEP Knoxville Executive Peer Group member Knox Wire Harnesses for being featured in teknovation.biz ! Interested in joining the Executive Peer Group? Contact your local solutions consultant today at https://lnkd.in/d5Cq6aKT ➡ Read more about Knox Wire Harnesses: https://lnkd.in/eNgwc764
Knoxville manufacturer cracks the code for retention: Treat your people great
https://www.teknovation.biz
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4 Essentials for Supplier Relationship Management - Costs of parts and materials will always be a critical factor in finding both suppliers and customers, but costs take a back seat if a product cannot be produced and delivered. If you are like most manufacturers in the post-pandemic world, you are looking at how to balance cost with risk mitigation and supply chain resilience. READ MORE at https://lnkd.in/ehhrkFUH Learn how TMEP can improve your supply chain HERE: https://lnkd.in/e2UM2hig #supplychain #manufacturing #mepnn #supplychainmanagement #riskmanagement #mepnationalnetwork
4 Essentials for Supplier Relationship Management
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📢Transform your manufacturing future with one of TMEP's newest online training offering through Tooling U-SME: CESMII Smart Manufacturing. Technologies such as digital security, robotics, IIOT solutions, and 5G networks and infrastructure are changing the industry and the way manufacturers work, creating demand for workers who are skilled in these advanced technologies. Forward thinking manufacturers are investing in training programs to build the Industry 4.0 capabilities needed to remain competitive. These online courses are self paced and take about 60 minutes to complete. They are easily and conveniently accessible on desktops and laptops, and on tablets and phones with the Tooling U-SME app. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/etc_VZMS and contact your local solutions consultant to get started today! UT Center for Industrial Services, Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) #onlinetraining #smartmanufacturing #mepnn