Consulting Services For Manufacturers

Helping Manufacturers Excel in Every Facet of Business.

Impact Washington is committed to helping build a thriving manufacturing industry across the entire State of Washington. We provide a wide array of management and operational consulting services tailored to small - and medium - sized manufacturers. As the official Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) representative for Washington state, we serve as the voice of the industry.

Manufacturers face unprecedented challenges as market dynamics and digital transformation continue to reshape the manufacturing landscape. With the right partner, manufacturers can turn these challenges into opportunities. Impact Washington provides expert insight and tailored solutions, turning business goals into actionable strategies.

Our Impact

PASSION FOR SUPPORTING A THRIVING MANUFACTURING COMMUNITY IN EVERY CORNER OF THE STATE

Impact Washington's federal sponsor, NIST-MEP, contracts with an independent, third-party survey firm to conduct Impact interviews with clients approximately 6-12 months after their project was completed. Since 1997, Impact Washington has delivered improvement solutions to more than 1,500 Washington State manufacturers!

Manufacturing Consulting Services

Our consulting services are designed to help you navigate this complex industry and achieve sustainable growth. We focus on five critical areas for manufacturers:

	Workforce Development A SYSTEMS APPROACH FOR OPTIMAL RESULTS AND RETAINING TOP TALENT Successfully engaging, training and upskilling your people takes more than just an occasional training session; it takes strategy. Your workforce development strategy can reduce employee turnover, increase productivity, leverage new technologies, improve customer service, and lower costs. Learn More
	Growth and Innovation CREATE PATHWAYS FOR YOUR BUSINESS TOR EACH NEW HEIGHTS OF PRODUCT AND MARKET SUCCESS Leverage product development, sales and marketing, and industry 4.0 technologies to accelerate your business and improve your bottom line. Learn More
	Operational Excellence DELIVER MAXIMUM VALUE TO YOUR CUSTOMER WITH CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT TOOLS AND METHODS Create sustainable processes that improve productivity, reduce waste and environmental impact, and increase speed and responsiveness.  Learn More
	Supply Chain IMPLEMENT SAFEGUARDS, LOWER ORGANIZATIONAL RISK, AND BUILD RESILIENCE In today's marketplace, understanding your suppliers and your suppliers' suppliers is paramount to understanding your risk. The active management of supply chain activities maximizes customer value and helps manufacturers achieve a sustainable, competitive advantage.  Learn More
	Food Safety and Processing ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD PROCESSING AND SAFETY STANDARDS THROUGH TRAINING Our specialists provide expertise on food related gap analysis, food safety program development, product and process guidance, and cost-savings.  Learn More

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Featured Success Story

Astor & Orion

Love Lost and Found Jewelry, dba Astor & Orion, is a small jewelry manufacturer based in Seattle, known for leveraging an innovative design process and seamless collaboration with its manufacturing partner, certified for outstanding environmental and labor standards.

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Our Business Evaluation Process

A FOCUS ON SUSTAINABLE PROCESSES AND LONG-TERM GROWTH, RATHER THAN TEMPORARY SOLUTIONS

Your success reflects our success, which is why we take time to thoroughly understand manufacturers and their current practices. Using data-driven insights, we develop a tailored strategy for sustainable growth. 

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Impact Washington's Expertise Runs Deep

Experienced engineers, business professionals, SMEs, and qualified instructors work in unison to help manufacturers achieve excellence. Our Account Executives and Solutions Consultants work directly with businesses to assist with process improvement, technology acceleration, workforce development, and business and leadership management.

Impact Washington's partnerships with federal, state, and local resources make long-term improvement, growth, and sustainability possible for manufacturers. We help businesses advance their competitive edge in today’s global economy and excel in every facet of manufacturing.

Leveraging university resources, government relationships, and economic development partnerships, we improve your bottom line and help you achieve continued success.