Empowering South Carolina Manufacturers: Innovative Assessments for Growth and Competitiveness

The South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) offers a range of assessments designed to help manufacturers benchmark their progress and identify strategies for growth. These assessments are tailored to address specific challenges faced by companies in the manufacturing sector.

The organization provides four main types of assessments:

Competitiveness Review Assessment

This no-cost, one-day assessment serves as the foundation of SCMEP’s methodology. It’s the initial step in their strategic approach to improving a company’s performance, offering a comprehensive overview of the business’s competitive position.

Learn more about the Competitiveness Review Assessment.

Workforce Development Assessment

Recognizing the current challenges in workforce development, SCMEP has created a 10-question assessment to evaluate a company’s workforce development score. This tool helps manufacturers identify areas for improvement in their human resources strategies.
Learn more about the Workforce Development Assessment.

Industry 4.0 Assessment

As manufacturing evolves, SCMEP’s Industry 4.0 Assessment enables companies to analyze their operations and explore the potential of advanced manufacturing technologies. This assessment aims to help businesses become more competitive by leveraging cutting-edge industrial practices.

Learn more about the Industry 4.0 Assessment.

Sustainability Assessment Survey

With an increasing focus on environmental responsibility, SCMEP offers a Sustainability Assessment Survey. This tool helps manufacturers identify practical ways to advance their sustainability goals and ensure alignment with key stakeholders’ requirements.

Learn more about the Sustainability Assessment Survey.

These assessments provide manufacturers with valuable insights into their operations, workforce, technological readiness, and sustainability practices. By offering these focused solutions, SCMEP aims to support the growth and competitiveness of manufacturing companies in South Carolina.