UW-Stout Manufacturing Outreach Center

🎉 Happy New Year from UW-Stout Manufacturing Outreach Center! 🎉

As we wrap up 2025, we want to thank our partners, clients, and community for an incredible year of collaboration and innovation. Your commitment to growth and excellence in manufacturing inspires us every day!

Please note: Our offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 31st, and Thursday, January 1st in observance of the holiday.

We look forward to working with you in 2026—let’s make it a year of progress and success!

Ready to make 2026 your most productive year yet?

New Year’s resolutions aren’t just for personal goals—they’re a great way to set your business up for success too! If you’re in manufacturing, here are three resolutions worth adding to your list:
✅ Show up at an MOC event – Connect with peers, share ideas, and spark new opportunities.
✅ Join a Manufacturing Advantage webinar – Stay ahead of trends and learn strategies that work.
✅ Partner with the MOC team – Tackle challenges and strengthen your operations with expert support.

Start today - Register for upcoming events here: www.uwstout.edu/moc-events
Let’s make 2026 the year of growth and innovation!

Season's Greetings from all of us at the UW-Stout Manufacturing Outreach Center!
The MOC offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 23, and Thursday, December 24. We’re taking this time to allow our team to enjoy the holidays with friends and family.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to connecting with you after the break!

Thanks to everyone who joined December’s Manufacturing Advantage webinar with John Koskinen. We’ve pulled together key highlights from his presentation on both the U.S. economy and Wisconsin’s economy, be sure to take a look.

Want to stay ahead of what’s coming in 2026?
🔗 Register for the 2026 Manufacturing Advantage Webinar Series: www.uwstout.edu/moc/ma

“Lean Doesn’t Work Here” – Myth vs. Truth
❌ Myth: Our work is too unique or complex for Lean.
✅ Truth: Lean adapts to any environment by focusing on value and eliminating waste.

At UW-Stout’s Manufacturing Outreach Center (MOC), we know Lean isn’t one-size-fits-all, it’s a flexible approach that works across industries. Ready to challenge the myths and unlock efficiency?

Explore our Lean Series and see how Lean can transform your processes:
https://cvent.me/2MP9LE

Transform Your Workforce with the UW-Stout MOC's TWI Programs
Empower employees and supervisors. Develop leadership skills. Boost productivity. Build a safer, stronger workplace.

Key Benefits:
✔ Boost Productivity
✔ Enhance Quality
✔ Improve Safety
✔ Strengthen Teams
✔ Support Continuous Improvement

The Details:
📅 Feb 16–20, 2026 – Job Instruction (JI)
📅 May 11–15, 2026 – Job Methods (JM)
📅 Aug 10–14, 2026 – Job Safety (JS)
🕔 5:00–7:30 PM

CEDC – 770 Technology Way, Chippewa Falls, WI
Cost: $1,000 person/session

Grab your seat today before they fill: www.uwstout.edu/moc-events

Myth: Lean is just about tools.
Truth: Tools like 5S and Value Stream Mapping matter—but real change comes from a Lean culture.

At the MOC, we pair Lean principles with digital innovation to make improvements faster, more visual, and easier to sustain. Cloud-based mapping, dashboards, and collaboration tools help—but culture makes it stick.

Ready to go beyond tools and create lasting impact? Learn how our program builds a mindset that drives results
🔗Grab your spot today: https://cvent.me/EOvb9v

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Think Lean is just a quick fix? Think again.

Myth: “Lean Is a One-Time Project”
Truth: Lean isn’t a project—it’s a journey.

UW-Stout’s Lean Series helps you lead continuous improvement with mentoring and a capstone project that delivers real results.
Why Join?
✅ Hands-On Learning: Real-world simulations & on-site projects
✅ Mentored Support: Apply concepts with expert guidance
✅ Career Growth: Build leadership & industry-recognized expertise
✅ Business Impact: Reduce waste, improve flow, boost profitability

📅 Spring 2026 Sessions:
March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21 & May 19
👉 Ready to start your Lean journey? Learn more and register here: https://cvent.me/2MP9LE

Unlock Workforce Potential with TWI!
Join us for Session 2 of the Manufacturing Excellence Series: Training Within Industry

📅 Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | ⏰ 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM CST
Discover how TWI – Training Within Industry, a proven hands-on method developed during WWII, continues to empower supervisors, team leaders, and frontline workers today. This structured approach builds essential skills through step-by-step instruction, guided practice, and expert coaching—ensuring real-world application, not just observation.

👉 Note: This session is longer than others at 3 hours for deeper learning.
💲 $25 per person per session
📍 Hosted by St. Croix EDC in partnership with UW-Stout MOC

Register now and explore other sessions here: https://business.stcroixedc.com/ap/Events/Register/EqFbayMTgC6C9

Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Hunting from the UW-Stout Manufacturing Outreach Center! 🦃🦌

Our offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27, so our team can enjoy time with friends and family for the holiday. Wishing you a safe hunt and an enjoyable holiday!

Join us for the December Manufacturing Advantage Webinar!
📅 Tuesday, December 9 | 10:00 AM
📊 Topic: The Economic State of Wisconsin Manufacturing
🎤 Speaker: John Koskinen, Chief Economist, WI Department of Revenue
Gain insights into Wisconsin’s economic outlook and key manufacturing trends that impact your business.

Register today and stay ahead of the curve!
https://cvent.me/Y94B7Y

Boost Productivity, Quality & Safety with TWI Training!
Want a workforce that delivers? The TWI: Job Instruction method—developed during WWII—teaches essential job skills fast, correct, and safe.

Supervisors learn to:
✅ Break jobs into key steps
✅ Train effectively
✅ Reduce errors & improve consistency
Plus: Job Methods to streamline processes and Job Safety to prevent hazards.

Invest in your team. Invest in your future.
Register Now: www.uwstout.edu/moc-events