New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP) is a not-for-profit organization that works with New Jersey’s small to mid-sized businesses to help them improve their bottom-line while meeting and exceeding customer expectations. Backed by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), NJMEP has access to a vast number of both public and private resources and certified trainers with 20+ years of experience in business and industry. Our cost saving strategies and growth initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, and business process improvements based on 5S, Kanban, Kaizen, and Six Sigma principals are time-tested and proven. NJMEP has helped businesses in many sectors - manufacturing, healthcare, food, services, and government organizations - save an average of 20% of the time, effort, or costs associated with their business and manufacturing processes. NJMEP's fee for services are greatly reduced compared to businesses and productivity consulting firms because we receive federal funding. Our training processes and methodologies are designed to specifically meet the needs of manufacturers. NJMEP provides you with the training, tools, and know-how to continuously improve productivity, grow, and compete both locally and globally.