Manex Consulting

Manex was a proud partner of the San Francisco Business Times Food & Beverage Innovators Forum this past Friday in Oakland. The event featured a panel discussion on the innovations that are coming out of the Bay Area, and trends that are guiding entrepreneurs and leaders in the food and beverage industry. We enjoyed hearing from panelists Christine Wente von Metzsch of Wente Vineyards Estate Winery And Tasting Room, Barry Braden of Fieldwork Brewing Co., Emily Winston of Boichik Bagels and Amy Chen of UPSIDE Foods. #MFGExcellence #FoodandBeverage #Manufacturing

Yesterday, Manex Consulting, NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), and NASA partnered to host Manufacturing Industry Day at NASA Ames Research Center. The event featured discussions on CHIP Manufacturing in Space, Beyond Silicon Semiconductor Materials and Supply Chain, Semiconductor/Space Tech Workforce, and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) is Not That Far Away: The In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) Future. Special thanks to Dr. Eugene Tu of NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Dean Tsu-Jae Liu of University of California, Berkeley, Jessica Frick, Ph.D. of Astral Materials, Professor Debbie G. Senesky of Stanford University, sponsors Fremont Bank and Moss Adams, and all of our expert speakers for making this event possible. #mepnn #nasa #manufacturing #space #supplychain

Manufacturing Industry Day at NASA Ames Research Center is underway! Looking forward to seeing more photos from the event! Thanks for joining us Christine Holly Ngo, MBA

Why Every Manufacturing Business Needs a Sales and Marketing Agency Does a lack of fresh leads for your manufacturing company keep you up at night? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, it’s no secret that competition in the manufacturing industry is extremely fierce. To stay on top of your industry, you need a constant influx of new leads. That is why it is critical to enlist the services of a dedicated marketing agency for manufacturers – particularly for small and midsize organizations. Continue reading on the blog: https://lnkd.in/gHqdJFcN #Manufacturing #Consultants #Marketing #Sales

We are looking forward to Manufacturing Industry Day next week at NASA Ames Research Center. Join Manex, NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), and NASA as industry leaders discuss how to advance American-made in space. Special thanks to Moss Adams and Fremont Bank for sponsoring this event. Which panel discussion are you looking forward to? ★Beyond Silicon Semiconductor Materials and Supply Chain ★Semiconductor/Space Tech Workforce ★Low Earth Orbit (LEO) is Not That Far Away: The In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) Future #manufacturing #supplychain #madeinamerica #space #mepnn

Lean Manufacturing Benefits and Challenges Like any system, the Lean process has its benefits, as well as challenges. We’ll look at a few of each. Lean Manufacturing Benefits: 1. Increased Efficiency – The primary benefit of the Lean process is its emphasis on reducing waste. More efficient workflows lead to better resource allocation, improved flow, and increased productivity. 2. Greater Customer Satisfaction – Lean helps to reduce defects in products, which directly correlates to increased customer satisfaction. 3. Reduced Costs – By eliminating waste, Lean manufacturing reduces costs. It also encourages producing products based on demand, reducing the need to store unsold products and further cutting costs. Challenges of Lean Manufacturing 1. Short-Term Focus – Some critics of the Lean process say that it focuses on short-term gains, at the expense of future development. It’s important to balance streamlining performance with consideration for future needs. Continue reading on the blog: https://lnkd.in/gQkqCqEn #Lean #Manufacturing #Consultants

What Are the 5 Principles Used in Lean Manufacturing? Are inefficiencies and waste leaving your manufacturing process feeling less like a flowing river, and more like a wild roller coaster? What if there was a way for your organization to reduce production time, while simultaneously reducing defect rates and improving customer satisfaction? Lean manufacturing offers a way. The Lean process has helped countless organizations eliminate waste, while maximizing value for their customers. Continue reading on the blog... https://lnkd.in/gQkqCqEn #MFGExcellence #ManufacturingConsultants #Lean #Manufacturing

Manufacturers: Don't miss the variety of #MFGDay24 events happening throughout the month of October, including the East Bay Economic Development Alliance Manufacturing Summit in Fremont on Tuesday, October 29:

Join Manex, NIST MEP, and NASA for Manufacturing Industry Day to discuss how to advance American-made in space. Manufacturing Industry Day at NASA Ames Research Center | October 31, 8:30 am - 2:00 pm | $30 per person | Exclusive to manufacturers Featuring panel discussions including Beyond Silicon Semiconductor Materials and Supply Chain, Semiconductor/Space Tech Workforce, and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) is Not That Far Away: The In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) Future. This event is exclusive to manufacturers and $30 per person. To participate, registration is limited to U.S. citizens. If you have a valid permanent resident card, you will be processed as a U.S. citizen. Register: https://lnkd.in/gT9MgD8W #MFGDay24 #manufacturing #supplychain #madeinamerica

Over the next decade, 3.8 million manufacturing workers will need to be hired in the US. We’re joining the movement to inspire the future workforce by participating in #MFGDay24! Join us by registering your support or official event today: //mfgday.com/register/ #CreatorsWanted