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Does your ops team have some extra capacity right now? Slower times in your business present the ideal opportunity to finally capture the expert knowledge that lives in the heads of your most experienced team members. When that know-how isn’t documented, operations slow down, training takes longer, and quality suffers. Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP) Consultants help manufacturers like yours use this open capacity window to: 📸 Record expert steps directly from the people who know the process best 📘 Turn those insights into clear, visual work instructions 🕶️ Create AR based simulations for training and compliance 🌍 Scale consistent training across all shifts and sites A little focused effort now can prevent rework, delays, and inconsistency later. Take the first step with OMEP’s No Cost Assessment. Reach out today to get started! https://lnkd.in/eGzzQx7G

Inconsistent sales results? Struggling to close higher‑quality deals? Starting January 7, Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP) is launching a weekly Virtual Sales Training Program designed specifically for Oregon manufacturers who want to stop chasing low‑margin deals and start closing more of the right business. Guided by Sandler Sales‑certified trainer Bob Cannon, this proven system will help you and your team: 🎯 Have deeper, more productive conversations with prospects and customers 🎯 Confidently handle objections and eliminate roadblocks early 🎯 Qualify opportunities faster to focus on deals most likely to close 🎯 Apply a systematic approach that improves predictability and margins Because the program is fully virtual, you can participate from anywhere in Oregon, without traveling, and immediately put new learnings into action. Spaces are limited, and interest is building fast. 📩 Contact Bob Cannon at [email protected] to reserve your spot and set yourself up for a strong start to 2026.

We’re excited to highlight a recent success story from our partnership with SWEED Machinery, a Gold Hill, Oregon manufacturer known for its high-quality industrial material handling equipment used across a wide range of B2B industries. As SWEED experienced rapid growth, the team recognized an opportunity to strengthen safety systems, improve processes, and prepare for long-term scalability. SWEED partnered with Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP) to reinforce their operational foundation and support their expanding team. Through an organizational review, ERP improvements, safety enhancements, and hands-on Lean implementation, we collaborated to deliver meaningful results: ✅ More than $300,000 in cost savings ✅ Improved safety culture with updated procedures and standardized training ✅ $60,000 invested in new equipment and systems ✅ $25,000 invested in employee training ✅ 20 jobs retained through strengthened operations SWEED Machinery CEO Tyler Casebeer shared the impact of the partnership: “OMEP wasn’t just a consultant that helped us build a plan, they were a true partner in executing it. They rolled up their sleeves and worked alongside our team to turn strategies into real results. Their approach blended thoughtful, strategic guidance with hands-on support, keeping us moving forward and ensuring lasting change.” Congratulations to the SWEED Machinery team for their commitment to continuous improvement and growth. 👏 Mel Tally Tyler Casebeer Vonnie H. Oss Bozier Manin DuBois Want to explore how OMEP can support your next stage of growth? Connect with our consultants today to get started with your no-cost assessment. https://lnkd.in/eGzzQx7G

At Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP), we’ve spent over 20 years helping Oregon manufacturers navigate times of uncertainty, change, and opportunity. Our expert consultants have walked in your shoes, and we know that right now, business leaders like you are facing some serious challenges: ✔️ Struggling to find and keep skilled workers ✔️ Slowing sales or shrinking margins ✔️ Supply chain instability ✔️ Rising costs cutting into profitability ✔️ Technology investments that aren’t delivering ROI OMEP helps teams turn these challenges into opportunities for growth. Whether it’s improving operational efficiency, developing leaders, strengthening workforce pipelines, or optimizing systems, we’re here to make a measurable impact for your business. Let’s talk about where you are, and where you want to go. Schedule a no-cost business assessment today to see how we can help! https://lnkd.in/eGzzQx7G

Ever feel like your team is busy all the time, but the results don’t match the effort? Maybe some of these pain points sound familiar: 🔄 Work gets stuck between departments 🕒 Customers wait too long for results 💸 Too much time spent on tasks that don’t add value 🤯 Teams feel frustrated but can’t pinpoint why 📉 Profit margins shrinking even when sales are steady These common business challenges can drain productivity, profit, and morale. And most of the time, the root causes are hidden in how work flows through your business. 💡Enter Value Stream Mapping Value Stream Mapping is a proven process that gives you a clear, visual picture of how work actually flows through your business from the moment a customer makes a request to final delivery. It highlights where time, money, and energy are being wasted so you can focus improvements where they will have the biggest impact. Value Stream Mapping turns “busy” into productive and “waste” into value. Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP) business consultants specialize in Value Stream Mapping and have helped countless business like yours. Reach out today to schedule your No-Cost Assessment to learn how Value Stream Mapping can help you win back time and enhance profitability. https://lnkd.in/eGzzQx7G

Are you struggling with workforce challenges? Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP) can help. Many Oregon manufacturers are facing critical workforce challenges including high turnover, lack of qualified candidates, skills gaps, and disengaged teams. These aren’t just HR problems. Left unchecked, these challenges affect the entire company as people are the ultimate drivers of quality, growth, and productivity. If this sounds familiar, now's a great time to engage with OMEP's HR & Workforce consultants on a root-cause analysis to: ✅ Reduce turnover by boosting engagement and retention ✅ Close skills gaps with team development and performance alignment ✅ Strengthen culture to attract talent and improve morale ✅ Streamline recruiting with onboarding strategies that set hires up for success If you want to break out of the hiring-training-exiting cycle, let’s address the root causes together and create a workforce that drives results. Contact OMEP today for a no-cost, root-case assessment and let's start building a stronger team together. https://lnkd.in/eGzzQx7G