By coordinating the work of various groups around the state toward the common goal of helping Mississippi’s small and medium manufacturers compete in the global market, MEP.ms is not only providing a greater level of service than would otherwise be available, but also reducing the overall cost to the state for delivering this service. This is achieved through using a common resource database to ensure that manufacturers get state-wide access to needed resources without requiring expensive duplication of these resources.

In addition, by providing a quality assessment of the client manufacturer’s needs prior to the start of any services, manufacturers can be sure that the services that are provided are the most relevant to meet their needs. In the case of state workforce development funds and other public funds, this focus on highly relevant training and services ensures that tax dollars are used in the most efficient manner possible.

Below are some Success Stories to illustrate how some Mississippi manufacturing-based companies are benefiting from MEP.ms:

Advanced Drainage Systems Lean Implementation  >Read Story

Excel Injection Molding  >Read Story

Hydro Carbide Retains Sales in a Tough Market  >Read Story

VT Halter Marine  >Read Story

Wellstone Apparel: Lean Training - Kaizen Event   >Read Story

Anel Corporation: Building Capacity and Train New Employees  >Read Story

Product Line Expansion of the Magnolia Medley Foods (Formerly Mississippi Fruit and Vegetable Association AAL)  >Read Story

International Military and Government’s MRAP Project  >Read Story

Sheldon Labs, Inc. learns lean manufacturing techniques  >Read Story

Systems Electro-Coating (SEC) turns to MEP.ms to Expand its Operation >Read Story

Injection Molding Company turns to MEP.ms for ISO Training to Grow Its Automotive Customer Base >Read Story

Marketing Plan Developed by MSU MEP.ms Center Brings Additional Customers to Columbus Wood Component Manufacturer >Read Story

MEP.ms Links Graduate Engineering Students with Industry for a Cost-Effective Product Design >Read Story

Customized training solution leads to plant re-opening >Read Story