VermontBiz A federal two year grant of $400,000 has been awarded to VMEC to assist Vermont small and medium-sized manufacturers in building their supply chain initiatives. The funding comes from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) who's been VMEC’s federal partner since its inception in 1995. VMEC is the official representative of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) National Network in Vermont.
The money in this new program, known as Supply Chain Optimization and Intelligence Network (SCOIN), will support supplier scouting services, assess and analyze domestic manufacturing capabilities as well as expand knowledge of VMEC’s manufacturing ecosystems to stimulate the growth of Vermont and U.S. supply bases which strengthen the nation’s manufacturer resilience. Read the full press release at $400,000 Supply Chain Grant.
We're hiring a Supply Chain Advisor
This full-time position’s primary focus will be on the Vermont supply chain initiative. The new VMEC team member will work directly with manufacturers of all sizes to understand and help meet their challenges, connect them within the ecosystem of manufacturing and supply chain partners as well as assist them in navigating a soon-to-be-announced supply chain platform that supports domestic sourcing.
The full job description and application link can be viewed on our Job Opportunities page. Should you have any questions regarding this exciting opportunity, please contact VMEC’s Lisa Henderson or Brett Ference.
The Importance of Supply Chain Connectivity to Grow Your Business
The ability for manufacturers and suppliers to connect has never been more important. The domestic supply chain is quickly evolving due to advanced manufacturing breakthroughs and growing demand for electric vehicles, solar batteries and other high-tech innovations.
Connectivity will also be essential for small and medium-sized manufacturers to capture some of the huge business development opportunities throughout the supply chain; increased awareness of opportunities and capabilities within supply chains gives manufacturers a competitive advantage. View this valuable NIST blog at Supply Chain Connectivity.
Food Safety Needs Assessment - We'd like to hear from you!
Calling all food and beverage producers! VMEC is seeking your input (no more than 2 minutes of your time) as we pursue offering food safety certifications and training programs taught by food safety experts. As someone whose livelihood depends on keeping Vermonters and others around our country and possibly international populations with the highest quality of food and beverage the Green Mtn. State has to offer, we'd like to hear from you.
Please reply to our Food Safety assessment by Wednesday, July 5. We look forward to hearing how we may help you further your food safety needs in Vermont. Should you have any questions related to this effort, please contact VMEC Business Advisor Louis Prue.
What Learning Opportunities do you need for your teams?
Developing and maintaining a highly skilled and experienced workforce is absolutely critical to all of Vermont’s industry sectors – both now and for the future.
In the last year, we have scaled back on our public training and event opportunities significantly. This does not mean we will no longer offer them to you, we are just being much more targeted in what we offer and when. Our goal is to reduce or eliminate cancellations.
Our wide variety of manufacturing-based learnings focus on strategies, products, problem solving, processes, technologies, and people. We want to ensure that what we’re offering - webinars, single or multi-day courses, virtual or in-person, funded or fee-based - will meet your needs, be well attended and proceed as planned to the best of our ability.
Take a look at the learning link and send an e-mail to VMEC Marketing and Training Manager Robynn Albert ([email protected]) with your training interests; we'll get you on the road to success!
Part of the nationwide MEP National Network and hosted by Vermont Technical College since 1995, VMEC operates as a not-for-profit with a primary mission, “to strengthen and empower Vermont manufacturers.” A local resource and trusted adviser to manufacturing enterprises of all sizes, the VMEC team brings world-class expertise in consulting, coaching, hands-on implementation support, training and education for leaders and workers.
VMEC provides proven systems and solutions focused on strategies, processes, products, technologies and people. VMEC is the official representative of the MEP National Network in Vermont.