Transcript FastLane Presentation - Ohio Innovation Summit

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What is FastLane?
What is the MEP program?
How it can benefit you?
Where do solutions come from?
How can you get started?
FastLane Charter:
Focused on improving competitiveness and
economic impact for Dayton Region
companies, we help solve technical problems
quickly that prevent commercialization or
hinder growth
Where It Fits
Sensor Systems Division
Ohio MEP - SME
Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Small and Medium Enterprises
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From NIST MEP website:
To be positioned not just for survival but
for growth, manufacturers need to
address five key critical areas in concert:
• Continuous Improvement
• Technology Acceleration
• Supply Chain
• Sustainability
• Workforce
Areas of Assistance
Operation Excellence
Sustainability
Workforce Development
LEAN
Six Sigma
Kaisen
ISO Quality 9001
ISO Quality AS 9101
ISO Quality TL 9001
ISO Quality 13485
ISO Quality 17025
ISO Food Safety 22001
OHSAS 18001
5S
Set Up reduction
Kanban
Lean Enterprise
Statistical Process Control
Root Cause Analysis
Value Stream Mapping
Succession Planning
Business Planning
Family Business Coaching
ISO 14001
ISO 50001
E3 Energy, Environment,
Economy
Energy Assessments
Carbon Footprint Mapping
Energy Management Training
EPA Compliance
TWI
Manufacturing Certifications
Individual Training Certifications
CNC Training
Welding Training
CAD Training
Customized Training
Supply Chain
Development
Growth Services
OEM Supplier Training
Supplier Development
Quality Standards Training
Technical Assistance
Technology Implementation
Product Design & Development
Commercialization Management
LEAN Product Development
Growth Coaching
Tech Transfer
Testing & Validation
Innovation Engineering
Some of our MEP Regional Collaborators
UDRI
DRMA
UD
AFRL
NCC
DDC
ESP
Sinclair
Aileron
OSBDC
Mont County City of Dayton
TEC
Business 1st
WSU
CSU
DRCC
TechSolve
Chamber of Commerce
and many more . . .
including other Ohio MEP’s & Universities
How it works
Listen/understand what challenges manufacturers face in their growth,
Connect them with service providers to solve the issue
Self
Manufacturer
MEP Specialist
Solutions
Network
Local Companies
UDRI
Regional Organizations
Assessment Tools
Universities /
Community Colleges
Other MEP Specialist
MTSBDC
Areas of Assistance
Through a region-wide network of providers FastLane helps
companies grow by providing assistance with:
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technology introduction
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technology vetting
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technology development
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proposal generation
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prototyping
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product development
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business management
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business marketing
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product marketing
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market analysis
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finances
work force development
manufacturing/quality
collaborative space
cost reduction
access to equipment
space to grow
supply chain development
funding sources
intellectual property
innovation development
Our steps
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Find Companies with technical needs
Vet the opportunity
Engage solution providers
Develop a measurable, budgeted plan with milestones
Monitor milestone accomplishment
Track company success and economic impact for Ohio
We provide this assistance through a regional portal that links companies,
counties, cities, and support organizations . . .
A new
MEP Center for West Central Ohio
Focused on helping companies grow by:
• Accelerating technology that improves
capacity and new product launches
• Improving manufacturing competitiveness
• Strengthening your supplier base
• Fostering workforce development initiatives
to train, attract and retain top talent
Questions?